Andy Summers

Andy Summers, best known as the guitarist for the globally-renowned band, The Police, has crafted an awe-inspiring career that spans over five decades. Born in Poulton-le-Fylde, England in 1942, his interest in music was ignited at a tender age and by the time he reached his teens, he was already playing in local bands. His knack for guitar playing led him to London's prestigious music school, the Royal College of Music, where he honed his skills further. Summers embarked on his professional journey with the rock band, Zoot Money's Big Roll Band, and later had stints with Soft Machine and The Animals before achieving global acclaim with The Police. With The Police, Summers along with Sting and Stewart Copeland, redefined the rock scene in the late 70s and 80s. Their unique fusion of rock, reggae, and jazz brought forth numerous chart-topping hits like "Roxanne" and "Every Breath You Take," with Summers's innovative guitar work serving as one of the band's defining features. Together they won six Grammy Awards and two Brit Awards, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. Beyond The Police, Summers also established a successful solo career, releasing over a dozen albums that showcase his versatility and virtuosity as a musician and composer. Aside from his illustrious music career, Summers is also a renowned photographer and author. He published several books which include his memoir, One Train Later, that won the Book of the Year award in the Mojo magazine in 2006 and was later turned into a documentary called Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving The Police. His photography works have been exhibited worldwide, providing an evocative visual narrative of his experiences.