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Sting Sued by Bandmates for Millions in Royalties

8/26/2025

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Story summary
  • Sting, 73, is being sued by former bandmates Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland for unpaid royalties, seeking millions in damages.
  • The lawsuit is filed in London’s High Court, involving Sting and his company, Magnetic Publishing Limited.
  • The dispute stems from unresolved issues and failed settlements, indicating ongoing tensions within the band.
  • Summers and Copeland claim they are owed millions and lack songwriting credits for "Every Breath You Take."
  • The Police, formed in 1977, have a history of conflict, with their last tour ending in 1984.