Sting

Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eligible since: 2008

First Recording: 1982

Nominated: 2015   

Previously Considered? Yes  what's this?

Sting
HALL OF FAME INDICATORS
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Albums
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Songs
Rolling Stone Cover
Saturday Night Live
🔲Major Festival Headliner
Super Bowl Halftime
🔲Songwriters Hall of Fame
🔲“Big Four” Grammys

Kennedy Center Honors: 2014

Essential Albums (?)WikipediaYouTube
Dream Of The Blue Turtles (1985)
...Nothing Like the Sun (1987)
The Soul Cages (1991)
Ten Summoner's Tales (1993)
Brand New Day (1999)

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (1985)
Russians (1985)
Fortress Around Your Heart (1985)
Englishman in New York (1987)
If I Ever Lose My Faith In You (1993)
Fields of Gold (1993)
Desert Rose (1999)

Sting @ Wikipedia

Will Sting be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
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Sting will be inducted in RRHOF.They are running out of quality acts to induct. He has so much respect from the other musicians in the music industry. I liked his early solo work which will probably propel him over the top.He's still recording & writing in 2014 when others have retired.

Has done collaborations with Rod Stewart,Bryan Adams & greats in the industry.He's like Bono of U2 in that he commands so much respect from the other musicians & music fans.Will be inducted soon. KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 02/17/2014 @ 01:29am


2014 Kennedy Center Honors Recipient

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 10/7/2014 @ 17:13pm


Fishy Fishy!! 2014 Kennedy Center Honoree and now 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame possible inductee.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/20/2014 @ 17:25pm


ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES WHO WILL VOTE FOR STING

The Police, Elton John, Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, The Pretenders, Blondie, The Talking Heads, Cat Stevens, Heart, Rush, Genesis, Randy Newman, Jimmy Cliff, ABBA, KISS, Van Halen, U2, Prince, R.E.M, Jackson Browne

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 10/28/2014 @ 08:22am


Roy's annual excercise in stereotyping.

Posted by Dezmond on Tuesday, 10/28/2014 @ 13:42pm


Honestly, I was surprised Sting was not inducted. He was one of the biggest names on the ballot and respected musician. Sting's one of those greatest living artists types like Bob Dylan, Bono, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Bono, Jimmy Page who have lived a long life and earned that respect and 1 name recognition. Credit the RRHOF Committee for examining the nominees work and selecting other artists. Sting could be a good bet to return to the ballot in 2015-2016 as some of the singer/songwriters have been inducted. Don't know my FAV Sting solo song. Might be Free Free Set Them Free or Love Is The Seventh Wave. KING

Posted by KING on Wednesday, 05/20/2015 @ 01:27am


Absolutely should be in as a solo. While very different from The Police, his solo career is just as amazing. Actually wish he would stop reworking old hits and start on new ones, although the Sting / Shaggy album had some moments.

Posted by CajunPirate on Friday, 08/16/2019 @ 12:47pm


I saw Sting back in late 80s on his 'Blue Turtle' tour. They/he played at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, KY.

Was a nice show, though everyone there was hoping he would play some Police material. can't remember if he did. I think not, though.

I don't think he should be in solo. Not enough meat there.

Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 08/16/2019 @ 13:27pm


Induct based on success, not on quality

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, 06/2/2020 @ 00:01am


I do agree that Sting should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. Following his departure from The Police, he was already established himself as one of most successful solo act from the mid 80s up to now. Many other artists are already inducted twice as a member of the group and as a solo artist. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should open their doors to Sting, even though he is already inducted as a member of The Police in 2003.
This is my closing argument.

Posted by Abunidal Paredes on Thursday, 01/13/2022 @ 23:29pm


Sting is most definitely a Rock n Roll Hall of Famer. Many great hits and 7 albums that are brilliant. He can play many instruments and has the voice that any body can spot as Sting. He can also play rock, jazz, reggae, instrumentals, country, and others…
His work the Police was phenomenal

Posted by Eric Askier on Friday, 05/6/2022 @ 19:47pm


MEMBERS OF BANDS OR GROUPS INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME,
WHO ALSO HAVE A SERIOUS CHANCE AT INDUCTION FOR THEIR SOLO CAREERS

01. Diana Ross (1988 – The Supremes)
02. Ben E. King (1988 – The Drifters)
03. Don Henley (1998 – The Eagles)
04. Sting (2003 – The Police)
05. Steve Winwood (2004 – Traffic)
06. Ozzy Osbourne (2006 – Black Sabbath)
07. Iggy Pop (2010 – The Stooges)
08. Phil Collins (2010 – Genesis)
09. Annie Lennox (2022 – Eurythmics)

Posted by Roy on Monday, 05/9/2022 @ 07:34am


I think Sting definitely warrants induction as a solo artist. He could have continued to stay with the Police but he chose the more creative path of going solo which is the sign of an independent thinking, creative minded individual. He has several excellent records as a solo artist. He has also collaborated
with many different musicians. His first two solo records, the Blue Turtles and Nothing Like the Sun are two of the best rock albums of the 1980s

Posted by Keith on Monday, 12/12/2022 @ 23:37pm


It is still a little shocking that Sting lose to Paul Butterfield Blues Band in 2015 nomination.

Posted by power on Monday, 10/30/2023 @ 04:44am


Maybe the Elevator Music Hall of Fame. Police were the best though.

Posted by Axle on Wednesday, 02/14/2024 @ 18:21pm


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