Legacy as Responsibility
I'm responsible for what I've created. The Police's music is part of cultural history.
Sting
British musician and songwriter, member of The Police and solo artist, reflecting on creativity and where it comes from.
All moments: Sting
- The Last Ship — Sting
I write about ships, about finding your way home. Theater allowed me to be more honest than ever.
- A Conversation With Myself — Sting
I'm a bridge between jazz and rock. Music is not borders, it's dialogue.
- Activism of the Heart — Sting
I fear for the planet, but I believe in people. Each of us can be a voice for change.
- Search for Identity — Sting
I'm always searching for who I really am. It's an endless journey, and music is my companion.
- The Musical Journey Continues — Sting
I never stop learning. Everyone I meet teaches me something new about music and life.
- Image and Reality — Sting
Image is an empty shell. The real person is deeper. That's what I try to find in my music.
- How the Songs Came Back to Me — Sting
As soon as I stopped telling my own story and decided to honor the community I came from and tell their story, the songs started to come again.
Related moments
- Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- The Power of Compassion — Michael Jackson
The most important thing is love and compassion. They override everything.
- Music Is Life — Jon Batiste
Music is a spiritual practice, a therapy, a way to connect us to ourselves and each other
- Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.