Andy Summers

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Credits: Far Out / Apple Music
Full Name
Andrew James Somers
Born
December 31st, 1942
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Bournemouth, Dorset, England
Net Worth
Estimated $100 million
Partner
Kate Summers
Family
Andy Summers was born in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England, and grew up in Bournemouth, Dorset. He has been married to Kate Summers since 1980, and the couple have twin daughters. Alongside his music career, Summers has established himself as an acclaimed photographer and author.
Years Active
1962–present
Bands
The Police, Soft Machine (briefly), The Animals
Top Tracks
'Every Breath You Take', 'Message in a Bottle', 'Roxanne', 'Walking on the Moon', 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic'
Top Albums
Synchronicity, Reggatta de Blanc, Ghost in the Machine, Outlandos d'Amour, Zenyatta Mondatta
Records Sold
More than 75 million
Fun Facts
Before joining the Police, Andy Summers briefly played with Eric Burdon and the Animals, Soft Machine, Kevin Ayers and Kevin Coyne, developing a style that blended rock, jazz and avant-garde influences. Summers' distinctive use of chorus, delay and complex chord voicings transformed the role of the guitar in rock music, helping define the Police's instantly recognisable sound and influencing countless guitarists. Away from music, Summers is an accomplished photographer whose work has been exhibited internationally and published in several books documenting his travels and life on tour.
Related Artists
The Police, Sting, Stewart Copeland, Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew

Andy Summers is an English guitarist, songwriter, composer, photographer and author best known as the guitarist of the Police.

Renowned for his innovative use of effects, jazz-influenced chord voicings and atmospheric playing style, Summers helped shape the sound of one of the most successful bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s. With the Police, he recorded classic albums including Outlandos d’Amour, Reggatta de Blanc, Zenyatta Mondatta, Ghost in the Machine and Synchronicity.

Beyond the band, Summers has enjoyed a prolific solo career spanning jazz, ambient and instrumental music while also earning acclaim as a photographer and writer.

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Andy Summers is an English guitarist, songwriter and photographer best known as the guitarist of the Police, where his innovative playing became central to the band's worldwide success.
Andy Summers is best known for his work with the Police, playing on hits including 'Every Breath You Take', 'Message in a Bottle', 'Roxanne', 'Walking on the Moon' and 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic'.
Andy Summers revolutionised rock guitar through his sophisticated harmonic approach, use of effects and genre-blending style. His work with the Police helped redefine guitar playing in new wave and rock music, influencing generations of musicians.
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