In the late 1970s, specifically in 1977, three brilliant young Britons created a unique, distinctive sound that greatly influenced the emerging 1980s, leaving a lasting mark on music history. The Police became not only a cult band but also one of the most representative of that era’s musical creativity.
Gordon Sumner, better known as Sting, was the band's notable frontman. After the group's official dissolution in 1984, with later reunions until 2008, Sting launched a solo career as brilliant as his time with The Police.
His first visit to Lima was in 2011, and now, at age 73, the meticulous artist returned to the Peruvian capital, delivering a flawless concert.
A refined, attentive, and knowledgeable audience waited for the musician to take the stage at Multiespacio Costa 21 in Lima's San Miguel district.
Just past 9 p.m. (local time), the show kicked off with 'Message in a Bottle,' a classic The Police song that instantly drew the audience into the show. This would be the first of many The Police hits that Sting performed that night.
Time certainly does not pass in vain, but it is worth noting how well Sting has maintained both his physique and his voice.
He remains youthful, energetic, and always engaging with the crowd, his voice magically transporting the audience back to that wonderful decade when creativity and talent were essential to standing out.
'If I Ever Lose My Faith in You,' 'Englishman in New York,' and 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' —another The Police hit— followed.
The atmosphere was perfect. In fact, the chairs in the premium section at Multiespacio Costa 21 had to be moved aside. Experiencing a concert of this level while seated was impossible.
The party continued with 'Fields of Gold,' 'Never Coming Home,' 'Synchronicity II' (one of the most passionately sung), 'Mad About You,' 'Spirits in the Material World,' 'Wrapped Around Your Finger,' and 'Driven to Tears,' creating a full-blown ‘80s celebration.
Sting performed a total of 22 songs, 12 of which were from his time with The Police. Of course, 'Roxanne' —a song written by Sting about a fictional prostitute— and 'Every Breath You Take' —the emblem of the iconic English band— could not be left out.
It was more than two hours of pure nostalgia, unforgettable memories, and a return to an era that shaped the lives of many concertgoers.
But it was also more than two hours of admiring and appreciating an artist who, like fine wine, only gets better with time, keeping alive a generation that will never stop shining.
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Published: 2/27/2025