10 Greatest Classic Rock Singers Of The '80s

A lot of people tend to forget how boring the beginning of the '80s really were. There were still a lot of great acts getting by with decent records, but the tone was still firmly in the '70s, with everyone unsure about where the scene would go next. Even if it may have been hard to find a footing, the Police transitioned into the '80s beautifully and ended up shaping the new decade to come.

While anyone would look to the band's songs as the main draw of this power trio, Sting was the real heart and soul of the band who took them to the top of the charts. As opposed to staying in the genres of new wave and reggae, Sting helped the band transition into the pop sphere with some of the most infectious melodies of the modern age on songs like "Every Breath You Take" and "King of Pain."

This wasn't just a shot in the dark either, as Sting's melodies always felt incredibly detailed without having to sacrifice any amount of catchiness. Continuing to experiment with everything from pop to jazz to classical, Sting is one of the few musicians in rock who could be called a genuine musical master.