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My Take
Andy Summers deserves far more credit than he usually gets. To me, the unmistakable sound of the Police was largely his doing, those chiming, delay-soaked chords that gave the band its architecture beneath Sting's melodies. His resume before that, threading through Soft Machine, the Animals and the sixties scene, marks him as a genuine lifer. That he's also a serious photographer only deepens my respect. Born in 1942 and still creating, he embodies a restless curiosity I find quietly inspiring. The guitarist's guitarist, hiding in plain sight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andy Summers
- Name (Japanese)
- アンディ・サマーズ
- Reading
- あんでぃ・さまーず
- Born
- December 31, 1942 (age 83)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Poulton-le-Fylde, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / composer / jazz musician / jazz guitarist / photographer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- California State University, Northridge
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Andy Summers born?
Born December 31, 1942 (age 83).
Where is Andy Summers from?
Andy Summers is from Poulton-le-Fylde, United Kingdom.
What does Andy Summers do?
Andy Summers works as guitarist, composer, jazz musician, jazz guitarist, photographer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.