Andy Summers

Andy Summers is an English guitarist renowned for his influential contributions to rock, pop, and jazz, particularly as a member of The Police. After establishing the iconic power trio lineup of The Police in 1977, Andy Summers swiftly propelled the band to international stardom, contributing his distinctive guitar sound to global hits such as ‘Message in a Bottle,’ ‘Roxanne,’ and ‘Every Breath You Take.’ During his seven-year tenure with the band, which sold approximately 80 million records, Summers earned two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, first for ‘Reggatta de Blanc’ in 1981 and again for ‘Behind My Camel’ in 1982. Summers’ extensive career prior to The Police included work with Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band and Dantalian’s Chariot in the mid-1960s, a United States tour with Soft Machine in the summer of 1968, and recording the album ‘Love Is’ with Eric Burdon and The Animals in 1968. He furthered his musical education, graduating from California State University, Northridge in 1972 before returning to London to perform with various artists.

Summers continued to explore new musical formations and creative avenues, publishing his acclaimed memoir ‘One Train Later’ in 2006, which was later adapted into the 2012 documentary ‘Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police’. In 2013, he co-founded the rock duo Circa Zero with Rob Giles, releasing their debut album ‘Circus Hero’ in 2014. Demonstrating his enduring influence and connection to his iconic past, Summers formed the tribute band Call the Police in 2017. That same year, his profound impact on the music industry was recognized with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Roland and BOSS, celebrating his innovative contributions to guitar artistry and technology.