Sting is more than a man or his music.
Love this guy, said Robert Downey Jr., who presented the former Police frontman with his award.
Sting followed up the award with a rousing performance that spanned the course of his illustrious career.

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Im deeply moved by this extravagant gesture, Sting said when accepting the award.
This uniquely American experiment, perhaps Americans greatest and most influential export, rock n roll.
Since then, hes released 12 solo albums, and tacked on a whopping 10 more Grammy awards.
Hes also nabbed an Emmy, three Oscar nominations, and a Tony nomination.