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Sting Fan Profile: Patti Hinton

Name: Patti Hinton

Birthday

: July 7, 1956

Location: Ontario

Family: a daughter

Profession/Occupation: Audiologist

Profile Date: March 10, 2009

Why are you a fan of Sting?

I am a Sting fan because he challenges me with his music and intellect; he makes me think

and doesn’t insult his fans by lowering his standards to the lowest common denominator to

sell albums. He has musical integrity and always challenges himself by moving in new

directions, by taking risks. His music touches my soul like no others. He is the master of

the bridge/middle eighth.

How long have you been a Sting fan?

1979.

I loved Roxanne the moment I first heard it on the radio way back when and wanted to

find out more about the band that could produce this song.

What makes you different from other Sting fans?

I don’t think there’s anything that sets me apart from the other Sting fans that I call friends. We

all love the music and the man who makes it.

Have you ever met Sting? If so, when, where and why?

Yes, I met Sting at Much Music in Toronto in November 2003 when I attended a radio interview

he did for CHUM FM prior to performing for the MM Intimate & Interactive concert series. My

daughter was doing contract set design at City TV at the time. I had joked that if Sting ever

entered that building, she’d better make sure I was there to witness it. When she found out he

was going to be there, she used every contact she had to get me in. I am forever grateful for

that gift.

How many Sting shows have you attended?

Twenty

Police Synchronicity Tour: Vancouver, BC July 1983

Sacred Love Tour: Toronto, Massey Hall March 20 & ACC Oct 17, 2004

Sacred Love Tour: Detroit, Palace of Auburn Hills July 16, 2004

Broken Music Tour: London ON, JLC April 23, 2005

Broken Music Tour: Bospop Festival Weert, NL July 7, 2006

Broken Music Tour: Werchter, Belgium July 8, 2007

Police Reunion Tour:

Vancouver, B.C.: dress rehearsal May 27, opening night May 28 and May 31, 2007

Toronto, ON: July 22 and 23, November 8 and 9, 2007

Buffalo, NY: May 3, 2008

Jones Beach, LI: August 4 and 5, 2008

NYC:

Final Police TV appearance: Apollo Theatre Spectacle: Elvis Costello with… August 6, 2008

Police finale, Madison Square Garden Aug 7, 2008

One Night Live: Toronto ACC May 21, 2009

Do you own any Sting memorabilia? If so, what?

Every concert ticket back to 1983 Synchronicity, set list from opening night of the Reunion Tour,

autographed Reunion Tour Program, autographed copy of Broken Music, photo with Sting, 1985,

LP of Blue Turtles Tour Eppelheim bootleg recording, limited edition Blue Turtles vinyl picture

disc, various other limited edition vinyl and concert mementos, and some relatively rare bootleg

recordings.

Do you have one special or favorite Sting song?

Island of Souls

How has Sting influenced your life?

Too many ways to count but most recently he is responsible for my developed passion for

photography.

Does Sting influence you on a day-to-day basis?

Yes he does in many ways. Here’s an example - my circle of friends I’ve met via his music,

concerts and fan club literally encompasses the globe and I’m in contact with at least a few

every day. I would never have had friends from all over the world in my life if not for Sting and

his music.

Have you done anything crazy as a fan of Sting?

Traveled by myself to Holland because Sting was performing there the night of my 50th birthday.

I wanted to mark the occasion in a way I’d never forget. I succeeded.

What are your hobbies, talents and interests?

Music

Photography

Quilt & textile art

Do you play any musical instruments or perform in any way?

Piano lessons as a child

Do you have a favorite or cherished memory regarding Sting?

I have three:

My 50th birthday in Weert.

Witnessing The Police take the stage for the

first

time for the tour at the dress rehearsal for the

fan club in Vancouver.

Witnessing the recording of The Police’s final TV interview at the Apollo for Spectacle.

Anything else you would like to mention regarding Sting?

Sting’s intellect is commonly mistaken for pretentiousness. He’s a very bright, articulate, and

inquisitive man.