The lead singer with the Police is STING, a five-letter word. STING is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He was the principal songwriter, lead singer, and bassist for the rock band The Police from 1977 to 1984, and launched a solo career in 1985. He has received sixteen Grammy Awards for his work, including Song of the Year for 'Every Breath You Take', and is a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.