My Holy Grail Interview! | Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: Who is your pick for the greatest overall songwriter (both MUSIC and LYRICS) or the rock era?

[@rogerdeahl9629]

Michael McDonald

[@christineml1476]

Dolly Parton

[@surlechapeau]

Stevie Wonder

[@forakermm]

@@ProfessorofRock Neil Peart

[@RBS_]

...you SPOKE to him, Man! ...... *S-T-I-N-G* !! ....He the the ONLY One who 'challenges' his Audiences with his Music, aside from Prince, PETTY, & JT........

[@DashCrashCam]

Sting is one of the greatest artists of all time. Congrats! He doesn't just interview with anyone, so he knows you're also someone special. Loved this interview.

[@RBS_]

...I was gonna say that in MY post! ...getting Sting is a DAMNED honor.......

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Rick Beato

[@revwillyg6450]

@@OttoByOgraffeythat was amazing! He got all of the Police! I would watch Adam interview Stewart and Andy too

[@marktait2371]

agree this months uncut has the story of the making of sync. and review of the new box sting did not participate in the interview just stewart and andy by coincidence he popped up on bbc 2 yesterday new song with current blues band

[@mikebuck1897]

Sting may be THE most talented artist of our time.

[@briansherwood3595]

My brother-in-law got in an elevator in Miami Airport with Sting a few years ago. My B-I-L said to him, "I saw you in Las Vegas last year." Sting replied, "Well that means I saw you too."

[@ProfessorofRock]

Love that!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Awww how personable is that?

[@jbr2991]

@@briansherwood3595 very cool

[@IanConcannon]

Sting gave me a lift for over 150 miles. Hitchhiking from London, heading home to liverpool. Evening, light fading, getting cooler. A friendly bloke stopped and off we went. It took me a while to realise. "A musician" he said when I asked. I looked properly and saw, the biggest star in the world! My God what a shock!. That was in, I think, 1980. I was a ragged 18 year old. Not yet established in any way. Given a chance to speak to a hugely successful man. What a gentleman. What dignity and insightfulness. A sense of fun too. Sting, I remember much of what we spoke of and have referred to your words many times. Important. Many thanks mate.

[@daviduwp2186]

The night I met my future wife, I was holding a pair of second row seats for a Sting concert the next week. That's how I got her to give me her phone number. 34 years and 2 kids later, I have to say "Thanks Sting!"

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool! I had the same experience with my wife but it was James Taylor!

[@sspbrazil]

How yuppie of you.

[@stevenfunderburg1623]

​@@sspbrazilHey, it's cooler/deeper than Hughey Lewis!

[@sspbrazil]

@@stevenfunderburg1623 I so think that’s a good comparison. Lol.

[@fu2201]

duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@peterd.9978]

Congrats on getting to interview Sting, Professor!

[@ProfessorofRock]

THANKS!

[@Lessontobe]

Yes, congrats!

[@Whisper_292]

I love that you made Sting tear up! We often forget our idols are human, and it's great to see that Sting is just a person, and that it touches him when people love his work.

[@illegal_space_alien]

And watching Sting fanboy about Paul McCartney! This was a good humanizing interview.

[@alanvallazza9781]

​@@illegal_space_alienWho didn't like Paul McCartney? The Beatles influenced everything that came after it.

[@kjemma]

When the soul cages came out, I was a 19 year old very young, and very troubled man. Listening to the music and lyrics on that album helped me process so much anger and trauma from my childhood, and made me see my own hometown and parents in a new light. Its still to this day my favorite album with Sting. I have it on vinyl, cd and even the cassette-tape I bought back when the album came out.

[@SingBlueSilver357]

That's the shape of his heart.

[@nathanmichael167]

One of the best there ever was. My wife was a huge Sting fan when we got married but I was not as privvy to his music. That all changed 17 years ago when we got married, and we were at a resort partying with people way too wealthy for our pay grade, we just got lucky that we joined their group. They told us they had a surprise for us at the reception. They brought in Sting and his wife who congratulated us on our wedding and it was the most surreal moment. It only lasted a few minutes but it was a memory for a life time. Sting at our wedding. I became a huge fan that day and since.

[@3hooks781]

So amazing! Congrats!!

[@toddbonin6926]

What an awesome experience!!!

[@OnlyThe1Son]

DAYYYYUUMMMMM!!! thats an epic moment...

[@chrisbenson6683]

🤯🤯🤯

[@Emelefpi]

This is the perfect compliment to Rick Beato's interview where he talked about the music theory and composition (which is his wheelhouse) and the Professor talked about the lyricism and how it impacted him (and others as well) So 2 very insightful approaches of looking into Sting's music. Thank you so much for this interview!!

[@mylerism]

Well said

[@3hooks781]

Absolutely!!

[@chiefline7084]

Exactly

[@sovereignbrehon]

Yes yes! Really cool that artists like Sting see the inherent value of availing themselves to these interviews. These are our music historians who are preserving vital information. So excited for this!

[@siongheeleong8078]

Usually interviews on eve of or just shortly after a single or album release are perfunctory. Both this and Rick Beato's interviews, they each had Sting truly engaged in their respective interviews.

[@justinavery8664]

To quote the late James Earl Jones as Darth Vader.... "IMPRESSIVE....MOST IMPRESSIVE"

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

He made it to 93 years impressive

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

R.I.P. James Earl Jones. we lost an ICON. 😢

[@marktait2371]

yes we would laugh as kids singing mr.grinch

[@maxcactus7]

Oh, gosh, that story Sting told about his father on his death bed choked me up! My advice to all men out there who have/had a strained relationship with one or both parents... the BEST revenge you can get is to LOVE your kids, TELL them you love them often, and be the best, most supportive father you can be! The world needs more fathers who truly love their kids.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That is so so sweet of him to say that.

[@gogosolar21]

I think he knew his dad loved him, men those days didn’t express much of their feeling but showed it in what they did for their families. My dad didn’t say it often but he didn’t have too, I knew he loved me. And you always mourn your parents once they are gone.

[@tomkeegan8175]

This is the best "interview", more like an honest two-way discussion, where Sting revealed himself more than any other time that I've seen him. Well done!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Wow! Thanks!

[@bryanburge3310]

Agree, many great gems in this interview.

[@stevenfunderburg1623]

My 2 favorite music related YT channels are The Professor and Rick Beato and both have interviewed Sting because they both have taste, class and coolness 🤘 Congratulations Professor and well done 👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

THanks Steven! How did you like the interviews ?

[@RBS_]

....I looove both Interviewers, but at least Prof. lets ME speak to him! ...no COMMENT! ...ha-HAAA!!

[@stevenfunderburg1623]

@@RBS_ Wait, what?!!! You can't drop that and not comment! Did you blackmail the Professor? Did you Jedi mind trick him?

[@stevenfunderburg1623]

@@ProfessorofRock Left me touched and excited to see the little bits not revealed here which will make their way into future episodes!

[@petercena9497]

My two favorites are the Professor and Capo Fetish.

[@8chohgee135]

Phenomenal interview. Probably my favorite you've ever done. Thank you so much for making this happen. And thank you, Sting, for participating in this interview. Peace unto you both,

[@ProfessorofRock]

THank you!

[@chrisbenson6683]

Yeah, you did an excellent job of bringing up insightful observations and really listening to his responses to create a conversation. 👍

[@bryanburge3310]

Agree, top shelf!

[@Xerxes910]

Sting is absolutely one of the greatest musicians of the late 20th and early 21st century, and that is how the future will look back on him. Crazy as I get older I realize how some people leave a part of their lives through their contributions and while mine will fade as my posterity ages and die, Stings will go on for centuries and beyond. He has affected well beyond his family circle and enriched lives more than many.

[@Mblaster47]

In the late '90s, Sting did a documentary on PBS about my Great-greatxxx grandfather John Dowland and his music. He was a famous musician in his time. Sting learned to play the lute, Dowland's instrument of choice. It was very well done, and Sting has always had a place in my heart since.

[@karmab4391]

This channel is amazing because of The Professor's authentic love for the music and respect for the people who create it.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ah thanks!

[@stevenator0281]

One of the things that I love about interviews like this is seeing people who have reached the pinnacle of success and they will credit others for the inspiration that propelled them to that level. It doesn't matter who you are or what you have accomplished: we all have our heroes.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Because no one can do it alone!

[@DanSwanson2070]

I met Sting in Telluride, Colorado skiing when I was a teen. He called me "Mr. Blue Nose" because of the colored zinc I was wearing. I was a huge Police fan as a kid, and it was won of those life's moments that I'll never forget.

[@DC8091]

Ya got Sting!!!! Great job Prof! Great job 🍻🍻

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@cherylreichardt]

My friend met Sting in England in the 80's and she was tongue tied! You got to actually speak with him! Absolutely 💯 amazing guy! 👏

[@ProfessorofRock]

Yes he is!

[@sspbrazil]

He’s just a person.

[@cherylreichardt]

@@sspbrazil Exactly he is. My friend said he was very polite too!

[@sspbrazil]

@@cherylreichardt of course he would be polite, he has to protect his ego.

[@glo3139]

Sting was notorious for being extremely rude when interviewed. He must be mellowing out with age, because he was kind and pleasant with you Professor and also with Rick Beato a while back. That surprised many people.

[@waynevia6976]

Sting one of the best singer's of all time in my opinion. My favorite solo song of his is fortress around your heart from 1985. Awesome interview have a great day Adam.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Wayne!

[@willslowik7264]

Sting + Branford Marsalis, so great

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Fortress Around your Heart is a great one!

[@stephenhanft1226]

Professor, congratulations on getting an interview with Sting. He's definitely one of the all-time greats.

[@stormcrow1970]

Literally the best interview I've seen with Sting. Great job.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Wow! High praise! Thanks for watching!

[@jerryfritz374]

So Very Happy you got the chance to interview this Gentleman. Your happiness shows on your face and in your voice. Keep up the great work for All of us that Love Music

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thank you!

[@joanng8601]

My instant love for Sting came early one morning (single mom-driving to work 6am) when I turned on the car radio. It was the middle of Do the Russians Love Their Children Too. I was going through a rough patch with my son. I was in tears and could not get out of the car to walk into work. The station had already named the song and artist, whom I did not know at the time. I obsessed all day about it. Asking everyone at work if they knew the song or artist. When I got home, I asked my son. He knew was able to enlighten me and share his love of the Police. It made such a difference in my understanding of how much I cared about us. I was hooked and wore out sooo many cassettes of this man's work. Thank you from the bottom of my soul for the gifts you gave us Sting. It meant the world to this then exhausted single mom.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing!

[@cuzzindave]

At first he looked bored but then you totally engaged him then made him cry! Adam you simply have it!

[@thinkwholistic267]

Stings music literally saved my life. It got me out of the fog of cancer and inspired me to take control and walk away from the cancer industry and fine my path to wholistic healing. Music has the power to heal us and I swear Sting has healing frequencies in his music. I wish I could find the person to give me permission to get his permission to use his words to tell my story. My book is called “Just a little Sting” and it is a tribute to the importance of music-to those of us who cannot play a note, but can still press play.

[@threeer02]

Now you know…without a doubt…that you’ve “made it!” Congratulations on this milestone!

[@RBS_]

.....that's One SERIOUS 'made it', TOO! ...ha-HAA!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@ProfessorofRock]

@@RBS_ Ha ha!

[@woodsdog7849]

Sting "I'm still mourning my parents." POR " Yeah it's something you never get over...." Indeed.

[@qttm]

So very true. My dad and I had a very rocky time of it during my teen years, and finally, we were starting to get along, and then I lost him. I regret not having more time with him when I finally had my head on straight😢

[@marqoss14]

Great interview, seriously, through your sincerity it feels like he let his guard down to reveal the person like Ive never seen him do before. Really awesome!

[@cindysnow2123]

Congratulations on getting to interview one of your idols!! You've earned it!! Great interview too!! Your fellow music fanatic, Cindy S.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Cindy!

[@vincentini1]

The Police's work and Sting's early solo work had a huge impact in my life. The Police were the soundtrack to my high school years. Kids today really do not appreciate artists like this today. Looking forward to hearing the rest of the interview.

[@ShelleybutyoucancallmeShell]

Congratulations P.O.R. on getting this interview with a hero of yours. Having Sting be so open to/with you must have felt so incredible, but I am not surprised because of how much respect you show to everyone, with your knowledge of their music as well as some of their personal life stories. You give people a 'safe space' to be even more open. You remind me a lot of the late great interviewer Brian Linehan, who I watched as a teen. Always so prepared, so welcoming and warm, but never (from what I remember) tried to get in a kill shot, like some other interviewers try to do. You are quite the combo- a mix of Casey Kasem, Brian Linehan and Dick Clark. May you eventually get the rest of your heroes to sit for an interview with you! ❤

[@ProfessorofRock]

Wow! Thank you for a wonderful insight.

[@MIRZAband]

This man is responsible for the person I became. I tell you that I learned more from him than I got from any other human. Thanks for conducting this interview the way fans deserve. Best, Kêco

[@steveshattah]

Some years ago I saw a Kinks documentary called do it again that no one will ever see again because of copyright issues. Sting did an interview with and generally indulged the whims of the film's narrator and was an absolute gentleman in every way possible.

[@ConCarrington]

That's impressive. Not only getting Sting for an interview, but getting him to interact with you so well. Great job!

[@TBClarkJr20]

You succeeded in connecting with Sting in a way that I’ve never seen an interviewer do. In other interviews, he usually relies on his pre-built “narratives” (surreal industrial landscape, I love you but you love someone else, shadow of the shipyard, etc,) . Your depth of knowledge of his lyrics, catalog, and the origins of those songs brought out some revealing moments I’ve never seen anyone “extract” from him. Plus your calm demeanor throughout is impressive. Bravo.

[@mrcyde]

Sting is my all time favorite writer. I fully agree with The Soul Cages. When the Angels Fall, in particular, moves me. I listen to it often, at night, to get that euphoric feeling that enhances sleep so well. I love Gordon's work beyond words. I'm so happy you were able to get this interview.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@bishdizzle67]

Talk about a "pinch me" moment to get that interview with Sting! You truly are The Professor of Rock.

[@pipperoooo]

Congrats on the interview. Sting is brilliant in more ways than one. I've been a fan since Roxanne. I'm 60 so I've seen all of his transformations. He's amazing. He seemed very polite and thoughtful. Again, you are an interviewer that does not interrupt the person wien they speak. That is very refreshing in this day and age. I have every single one of Sting's albums with the police and his solo career. I will get this one as well but thank you so much for the interview. It was great🎉❤

[@JessicaLarsonBailey]

Ive been lucky enough to meet Sting several times. He is always so kind, so gentle, so generous with his fans. He is an incredible storyteller and musician. I will forever be one of his greatest fans.

[@jamesholmes3499]

There's a little black spot on the sun today. That little black spot has gone away away. 'Cause Sting has decided to come out and play. He really has a lot of things to say. Congratulations to the Professor all the way!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Yup there is.

[@ryplay08]

This is an amazing opportunity, congrats on being able to interview THE Sting

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thank you!

[@shadowguard3578]

Well done on interviewing one of your top three heroes! A once in a lifetime experience! 🎉🥳🎊

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@couldnotbereachedforfurthe2647]

Moving interview. Sting is a rare talent, a true storyteller, and a truer artist. So genuine and versatile. That's a class of musician I can count on one hand.

[@SpiderMikeF]

Adam - rather than simply being the asker of questions, your vulnerability leveled the playing field such that Sting could relate and recognize you as “brother.” Sting’s tears and humility re: McCartney reciprocated your gift. Two special people. 10/10

[@MrJbassrw]

Just wow. Congratulations are in order here. As a lifelong huge Police fan, I would have been shaking in my boots. Very deep and heartfelt interview. Peace!

[@JohnSaunders-q4d]

Professor... that was awesome. To see how moved Sting was to hear you explain to HIM how important and personal those songs are to both of you was an incredible moment to witness. You made him "verklempt"! Lol. His respect for you was as much as yours for him. Great work and congratulations on meeting one of your heroes! Your hard work has paid off in incredible ways, my friend.

[@forakermm]

So happy for you!! I can’t imagine how you maintained your excitement while interviewing Sting. It’s like if I got to sing with Stevie Nicks. 🖤

[@ProfessorofRock]

Awesome. Hope it happens for you!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Let’s hope POR gets Stevie Nicks next.

[@scoutgirl7739]

I am so blessed. My father encouraged me to follow my musical dream. Im 65 yrs young. For 30+ years as a musician, singer, song writer, entertainer (Citizen joe from southern California) im not a sensation but my dad thinks I am. At 89+ years old my dad is failing. Ive spent the last 4 weeks holding his hand in the ER saddleback memorial hospital Laguna woods calif. Its been gut wrenching. For 4 decades he has attended every one of my shows. Hes my biggest fan, but Milo Lystne, my Dad, I'm his biggest fan. He will be a legendary true American patriot. His grand parents were swedish migrants. My dad Born in Minnesota 1935. Hes lived through hell as a child and heaven when peace restored. His soul is dedicated to Jesus Christ. His eternal savior. Jesus is mine too. God bless your channel. Jesus touch sting. For earthly man, Jesus is the 'One way' to eternnal salvation. Mortal man has many roads. But the end there of is destruction. Jesus is the way, truth, and the life

[@paulendicott9151]

Sting is definitely in my top 5. He has always been able to paint pictures straight to the heart of people. Can't wait to see the next part of the interview.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Coming soon!

[@StillTheVoid]

The 'Grief Trilogy' of Sting, as I would like to call it, was Sting's crown achievement as one of the greatest solo artists who could pull off what seemed to be a three-parter discography about the stages of grief from the loss of his parents. Where "...Nothing but the Sun" and "The Soul Cages" were about the loss of his parents and lamenting the coping process of it all, it was "Ten Summoner's Tales" where Sting's arc as a solo artist felt completed; redefined and fulfilled by means of accepting loss as part of the never-ending circle of life. Sting was now a bonafide artist afterwards. Very rare that you see a music artist allow its audience to grow throughout their musical journey like this with such spirituality and grace. Up until with the just recent 25th Anniversary of Brand New Day (1999), Sting's production values on his albums are some of the finest musically engineered pieces in music history savoring every note, composition, and key structure all artists should learn in producing such masterpieces. My favorite Sting Album...fluctuates each passing year. 😅 But the gothic and brute of "The Soul Cages" often takes the cake due to its subject matter, especially after losing my father which next year would be over 10 years now just four days before my birthday. Yes, being that Soul Cages released in 1991, it came right during a time where music dealt with dark and moody subject matters with artists began shifting into adult contemporary (i.e. Phil Collins & Elton John) and the arrival of Grunge music. To the Professor of Rock: this truly is another outstanding achievement of your Channel since you gladly covered The Soul Cages that I think Rick Beato missed out on and that I highly anticipated a much more intimate conversation about. Your Channel Friggin' ROCKS! 🤘

[@stephanlandshuter5237]

Rarely have I seen Sting so open and vulnerable. This was not a run-of-the-mill interview but a heart-warming talk about mourning and music and the incredibly moving and poetic lyrics on "The Soul Cages". At the age of 56 I can relate so much more to this masterpiece than back then when I was young and inexperienced.

[@rosswiddison6699]

You have a gift Adam, you are able to draw the person you interview out of the protected shell because of your intelligent questions.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thank yoU!

[@phylliskumi4355]

I concur. Fantastic job Adam

[@TressaGreen]

That's so amazing you got to interview Sting! He's such an amazing artist. The Dream of the Blue Turtles was a HUGE part of the soundtrack of my teen years. I wore that cassette out. All my peers thought I was weird for listening to this strange album, but I didn't care. Fortress Around Your Heart is one of my top favorite songs and always makes it onto playlists even now.

[@justingutube]

You talked to Sting?!!!! Dude I've been with you for years, and you just kill it!!! Love ya man, what a ride with you it has been...I am you, you are me...thanks dude for all the great and true content. Cheers from a 49 year old from MN!!!!!

[@MyName-pl7zn]

You have such a fantastic interviewing style that I often feel like I'm listening to 2 lifelong friends having an honest conversation about who they are. I couldn't think of a better artist to be the voice of a generation than Sting and this interview proves that, so able to put into words the essence of life. Fantastic interview professor, give us more Sting soon!! I can't wait, such an intriguing artist that still makes music I wait for

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

Does come across as friends having a conversation. Recently interviewed Weird Al.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@AnnaTrail-xp8pr that is going to be great!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’m so excited that he finally found Sting! What a sweet guy honestly.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 it was a great interview

[@Katclem47]

Oh my. Sting talking about holding his father's hand as he was dying and you talking about you and your dad as well - 😭😭😭. Definitely got me more than a little choked up. I lost my dad 23 years ago, September 5th. It never really gets any easier. It's just something you kind of learn to live with because you really have no other choice. There are songs that remind me of my dad, whether they are ones he liked or just ones that make me think of him. There teally is just something about music that bonds parents with their children. Of course, my dad was a drama coach, so that was gonna happen regardless. Lol. But those were fun, memorable times. And I miss them, and him, very much. I really enjoyed this interview with Sting. I didn't expect to get a bit emotional, but definitely didn't mind doing so. It was nice to see how down-to-earth he is. Thanks for sharing!

[@ProfessorofRock]

I love your comment. Thank you for sharing!

[@marktait2371]

yeh you never know where memories could come from few years ago i was watching ladygaga and tony bennett one of his favorites and story of him in his old neghborhood queens in school he was the singing waiter after he passed old cbs news said i was a busking waiter as dad recalled old story he told us watching tony on t.v. years ago anytime see hear tony always reminds me of his story same perry como as a teen dad caddied for him old flushing golf club tipped him 5 bucks

[@Katclem47]

​@@ProfessorofRock You're welcome! 😊 And thank you for your work. I always look forward to your videos.

[@michaelfontana795]

Love the passion, thankfulness, humility, history and just plain feeling on this channel

[@stevenfunderburg1623]

Most shocking revelation of the interview...Sting likes and respects AC/DC !!! I did NOT see that coming 😲

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Even when that style of music is not in his wheelhouse.

[@rollingthunder9579]

He's said it before, actually. Both Sting and ACDC are masters of their art

[@johnconk1]

Brian Johnson is a Geordie like Sting. They are buddies. Brian sings on a track on "The Last Ship" soundtrack

[@rollingthunder9579]

​​​​​@@johnconk1 True. Brian Johnson also gets on well with another Geordie, Mark Knopfler, who was born in Glasgow, but moved to Blyth at the age of 9 , as does Sting, obviously

[@BrentCox-m3r]

Great interview Professor! “Message In A Bottle” is still my favorite! But his genius is apparent in all his songs!🤘🔥

[@stevesutube]

An absolute cracking interview. I can’t recall Sting giving an interview where he wasn’t a little guarded in his response. Very well done indeed.

[@augusthome9860]

I think it was because Sting trusted him. That’s a rare thing in interviews.

[@spanishpeaches2930]

Lucky enough to see The Police at all stages of their career..Dec79/ Oct 81/ Dec83/ Sept 2007. One of the greatest bands of all times. Congrats on this one Adam.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@marktait2371]

great i was able to attend ghost and sync. i still have the tourbook we were much closer up ghost though i had the double live cd 79 83 but loaned to friend never got back comeback tour we looked into but just didnt work out p.s. by coincidence his new single popped up yesterday on sub. feed bbc2 live in the park

[@jerryoxley1827]

Wow, this is huge. The Police were epic, and Sting's solo career is as well. Their entire discography is so good, as a band and Sting's own. Outlandos D'Amour, Zenyatta Mondatta, Dream Of The Blue Turtles, Synchronicity, Soul Cages...brilliant. Sting is on the same level as Paul McCartney in my opinion.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. Thank for watching!

[@dalehager3911]

@@ProfessorofRock Many people aren't aware of this-"Zenyatta, who resides at Lane’s End Farm in Kentucky, was named for The Police album “Zenyatta Mondatta.” Moss named several of his horses after his close association with the band and its lead singer Sting. Giacomo was named after a son of Sting and one of Moss’ top broodmares was Set Them Free, after a popular song by The Police". The same Jerry Moss who started A&M records with Herb Alpert.

[@josephdevlin7528]

Congratulations on the best interview i have ever seen with Sting. So touching, human, warm and insightful. He is one of my music heroes. I love All this Time but I did find Soul Cages a difficult listen when it first came out. I am going to return to it after decades of not listening to it. You were blessed to meet your hero who was on fine form. When I met him in 1984 when I was 18 years old on the Dream of the Blue Turtles Tour in Belfast he was not on good form. The hard pressures of touring no doubt and not prepared for young fans seeking autographs. I will treasure this interview as it captures the man I hear in his beautiful and emotional songs. Great questions and wonderful answers. Thanks for the podcast.

[@MikeLuke]

I barely comment on your videos, Professor. But as a former journalist myself, all I can say is: what a brilliant conversation. One can really feel how Sting started to enjoy this one after a few minutes already, how how opened up emotionally. He really liked talking to you. So did all we watching it. Thanks for this!

[@bradcuzidk8306]

One of the greatest songwriters of our time, honoured to have seen him live, The Police are my absolute favorite band

[@ProfessorofRock]

No question!

[@patronus1776]

I arranged to have "Shape of My Heart" playing on my car stereo when I picked up my wife on the afternoon of our 1st date, August 16, 1998. Later in the evening, having fallen hard for each other, we danced to "Fields of Gold." We married a year later and celebrated our 25th anniversary this summer. Thank you, Sting.

[@bicyclist2]

I love Sting. I know his real name. This has to be the absolute Coolest interview the Professor's ever done. Sting is so timeless. People will be listening to Sting's music in another 50 and 100 years. I think he lives in New York City. Thank you.

[@ProfessorofRock]

No question!

[@wojopf88a]

10 SUMNER TALES IS ALSO A GREAT ALBUM!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Gordon Sumner is so cool!

[@fluttergirl75]

I'm so envious. Congratulations for asking questions that showed Sting in a different light.

[@martineldritch]

Great interview ! Spent my senior year in a small town surrounded by cornfields..no internet then, just a skinny cable pumping MTV into the living room. The Police music offered a glimmer beyond the plains, walking on the Moon beneath an invisible Sun

[@ProfessorofRock]

Wow. Love your story! We have similar stories!

[@buzzfunk]

Sting is a legend. No musician can't say he/she wasn't influenced by the police or sting. Great interview. Very heartfelt. The genius of his song writing is really evident in every song. Well done, Prof Rock!

[@ProfessorofRock]

No kidding!

[@TSSuppository]

Sting is one of our national treasures here in the UK! I vividly remember the first time I heard "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You." I was playing Monopoly with my brother and a friend; The friend had brought Ten Summoner's Tales on cassette and we were listening to it, and when that song came on I said, "oh, I love this one!" My friend said, I thought you'd never heard this album before, and I said I hadn't, "but this is an old one..." I knew the tune, I knew some of the lyrics, but I'd never heard it before. It was as if the song had always existed for me, like "Hey Bulldog" or "I Am The Walrus." I get shivers down my spine every time I tell that story - it was a weird experience that I've never been able to explain. Maybe, in that moment, I had a brief psychic link with Sting or something! I don't believe in that kind of stuff, but it's as good an explanation as any. Perhaps that song was just so profound to me that it resonated in some kind of way that defies explanation. (For the record, I had definitely not heard the song on the radio. The only channel I ever listened to was Capital Gold, which played primarily 1960s music at the time, and I rarely listened to even that! My main source of music was my parents' record collection, which was extensive.) xx

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TSSuppository]

@@ProfessorofRock Thank you for your channel, and for this great interview! xx

[@TheRs6tony]

"he was a map of buried treasure i never actually got to" those words really ring true

[@stacikaese3571]

This is everything! Thank you. SOUL CAGES is in my top 5! Sting’s performance in Italy of FRAGILE the night of 9-11 hours after the towers fell… well, it’s a moment in music I’ll never forget!! Thanks again for this!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@kentroskelley1389]

What a great guy Sting is. Creative, thoughtful, contemplative, relationships with parents and memories, a real person. Salt of the earth

[@TheTop40hub]

And Sting called you brother. Awesome interview. You had me tearing up talking about your dads.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thank you!

[@louisrosario9522]

I’m 60 years old and started to listen to The Police in 1978 at 14. I have had the pleasure and honor of seeing Sting with the Police and solo 16 times in the last 38 years and it has always felt like a spiritual journey listening to Sting sing. Thank you for such great memories!

[@thejackal007]

Thank you for sharing this, Adam. These interview and videos in general are a sort of therapy, not only for you but for some of your listeners. It's important work you do, not just for entertainment value, but for healing. So thank you for that.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thank you!

[@jcstevegigs]

Adam!!! You made Sting cry!! Seriously, what a great conversation. Sounded like two friends talking. I could feel Sting’s mutual respect for you and what YOU do and the way you feel and interpret his words. Great interview!! Probably your best so far.

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

That's it, Adam. This will be the one that gets you street cred. Sting is a brilliant songwriter, musician and singer. Watching this interview and loving it.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@HotRod12667]

Sting is one of a rare breed. He is down to earth and gracious. So glad you were able to connect with him.

[@auntychanty]

I sold my TV to buy tickets for a Sting concert! He is a musical genius! All his albums, I've listened on repeat so many times, that I know it by heart and soul.

[@LadyAspenHaven]

Tears. Healthy, cathartic, and thankful tears. The phrase 'fields of gold' feels even more personal now. Thank you for this, Professor and a little nod up to my specials above🧡

[@Postmortumaz]

Sting? Ok you got me there. That is awesome.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@amycrittendon3269]

This is the most moving, beautiful interview you have ever done. Sting is a phenomenal artist, as are you, Professor. My Daddy passed away when I was 18 months old. Seems my life was backwards from that moment. I’m 57 years old now, and still yearn for Daddy. Thank you for sharing this special moment! ❤

[@agesflow6815]

Well done, Professor Of Rock. 👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@azurejerseygirl]

I love Sting, his music with the police and as a solo artist has always spoken to me. He writes from his heart and my heart understands. Truly one of the most amazing artist! Everything he does is magic!!

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

👔Mike And the Mechanics sang Living Years (1989) which reminds me of my Dad who passed in 2021. So sorry to hear of your fathers passing Adam Reader. 😢♥🙏🌹

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching! My condolences. Peace to you.

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

My condolences my father and I had issues and Living Years reminds me of my dad. Though my dad is still alive but I did forgive him and we have talk.

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

@@AnnaTrail-xp8pr Thank you.👼♥🙏🕊

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

@@SuperMarioBrosIII you are welcome peace to you.

[@dennismetzger9287]

Was just thinking of that song! When I first heard it it trucked me

[@Number1ZERO69]

I love Sting! When Roxanne came out I was 9 years old. His music has been a part of my life for the past 46 years. It's crazy. I had a chance to see him in Vegas. It was awesome to watch that man perform. He was almost 70 at the time and still on top of his game! Thanks for the awesome interview POR! It was great to see my childhood hero being interviewed by the best!

[@RoRiodd]

My dad was a political prisoner during the 1976 to 1982 Argentinian military coup. He was tortured and thank God he still alive but he lost many friends and family because the military people killed or dissappeared anyone who was a thread to the dictatorship. Sting and The Police music was in my playlist on the late 80s and music kept me sane from all the emotional trauma my whole family experienced. His "They Dance Alone" song touched all the mothers and wives who lost their sons and daughters to such a violent and senseless years of savage killing. My mother used to listening the Spanish version of it and the beautiful song Fragile. Meant so much to of all us. When sting went to Argentina with the Amnesty international tour , 1988 was such an amazing thing. We didn't have money to pay for tickets at the time but we watched live on the tv. THANK YOU STING.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Wow. Thank you for sharing such an important comment.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Wow.

[@dragonevo33]

What a treasure this interview. A very close and even emotional conversation, which gives us several pearls, from the soul of the great Sting. Congratulations @ProfessorofRock 💯🙏💫

[@rodnyg7952]

that was alright, man --super interview

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching!

[@RBS_]

...and more COMIN', too.......... ; )

[@F1FanCanuck]

What a phenomenal interview. Sting is without doubt one of the singular greatest artists of our time and his music has formed the soundtrack to much of my life. So gratifying to see him speak so openly and with such candour about his relationships with his parents and the motivations and meaning behind his music. Bravo.

[@jennybates]

One of my 10 all time faves is 10 Sumners Tales. Best track? Fields of Gold.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Yes!

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

Favorite album too. Especially tracks like Fields of Gold, St Augustine in Hell and Love is Stronger Than Justice.

[@rollingthunder9579]

Adam, your ability to connect with people on a human level and get artists who must normally be wary of heir privacy to speak so honestly is truly a gift and says a lot of positive things about you as a person

[@augusthome9860]

It does indeed.

[@FredGroenke55]

My favorite Sting song is Fields of Gold. He is genuinely one of the best songwriters ever.

[@ProfessorofRock]

No question!

[@sovereignbrehon]

Such a gorgeous song! He creates whole sagas with a single song!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love that song.

[@petersage5157]

Sting is a wonderful human being and a great songwriter. For reason's I can't properly articulate, I've never cared for his voice, but there's a soulfulness in his songs. Great interview.

[@barmalgran666]

Sting is Shakespeare of modern music- he is on a different level. I lost my dad at young age- he was killed back in the old country of Afghanistan. My father was Afghanistan 1st Captain and Chief Pilot. The Afghan Airlines had a partnership with PanAm. MY dad represented the Afghans with pride, dignity, and principle. He represented the Golden era of Afghanistan in aviation and progress. Sting’s “Soul Cages” resonates with me - I used to cry listening to that album and thinking of my dad. “Fields of Gold” was another masterpiece that made me think of my dad and his legacy. He left us at the age of 39. Captain Inam Gran was a true champion for Afghans and aviation. My father was killed in 1977- after his assassination, Afghanistan was hit with a tsunami of violence and despair for decades to come. Afghanistan was never the same…