As a Grammy-winning artist and a trailblazer in the music industry, Gwen Stefani has had countless unforgettable moments in her life. But before the fame, the iconic style moments, and the red chair moments on The Voice, Stefani had a chance encounter with Sting that would stay with her forever.
In 2014, Stefani shared a special moment with her fans on social media that revealed a lifelong admiration for the legendary musician. The encounter, which Stefani captured in a photo, showcased the deep connection between their careers. Both Stefani and Sting’s paths to fame are strikingly similar: they rose to prominence as front persons of their respective bands No Doubt and The Police before launching successful solo careers. Known for their genre-crossing musical versatility and platinum blonde hair, they share much more than just a love for music. But before the fame, the red carpets, and her marriage to Blake Shelton, Stefani was simply a passionate music fan.
Stefani and Sting’s fateful meeting in the 1980s, just a few years before No Doubt’s rise to stardom, feels like a cosmic twist of fate. Stefani created a buzz when she posted a photo of her meeting with Sting on social media in 2014, showing her joy after getting an autograph from one of her musical heroes. Every artist has their idols, and for a young Stefani, meeting Sting in person left her starstruck. This special encounter took place in 1983, when Stefani was around 14 or 15, a year before The Police disbanded and three years before No Doubt would form.
The meeting happened backstage at one of Sting’s shows, where Stefani and her friends got a chance to meet him. In the photo, Sting sits coolly on a black motorcycle, while a young Stefani grins widely, holding out a Police vinyl for him to sign a true snapshot of a fan meeting a legend. I love the red leather outfit with fringe gasp! See more photos inside….
Sting and Gwen
(Photos by: Tyler Golden/NBC)
