In what band was Sting the lead singer before launching his solo career in 1985?

Explanation

Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner (b. 1951) is a British singer known by the stage name Sting. He was lead singer and bass player of The Police from 1977 until launching his solo career in 1985 with the album "The Dream of the Blue Turtles". Famous songs by The Police include "Roxanne", "Every Breath You Take" and "Message in a Bottle".