Andy Summers

Born as Andres James Somers, Andy Summers took his stage name after he started playing guitar in ‘British Rhythm and Blues.’ He got famous internationally after playing guitar in the music band ‘The Police.’ As a solo artist, he created various records by selling his albums million times. He is a two-time Grammy Award winner.

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Biography and Early Life

The birthplace of Andy Summers in Poulton-Le-Fylde, United Kingdom. He had spent his early days of childhood mostly in Bournemouth. Later, their family relocated to Hampshire, England. His father, Maurice Summers, used to own a restaurant. Andy grew up with his three siblings, Richard Summers, Monica Summers, and Tony Summers.

In an interview, he revealed that his older brother’s music collection made him fall in love with Jazz. He was sent to take piano lessons in his childhood, but he dropped and got interested in guitar. After getting his first guitar at the age of 14, he started learning it and instantly loved that instrument.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Andy Summers in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Andy Summers’s age is 78 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 31 December 1942. Though, he is 5′ 7″ in feet and inches and 170 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 181 lbs in Pound and 82 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Andy started his high school studies by attending Bernet and Southgate School. While studying in school, he fell in love with music, especially with the guitar. Unlike most other musicians, he got a degree in music. He started his higher studies by attending California State University in 1969. He got his college graduation degree from California State University in 1973. He studied ‘Classical Composition and Guitar.’ In an interview, he stated that he feels that to play music, one needs to know the subject in depth.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Andy got married to his first wife, Robin Lane, in 1968. The couple got divorced two years later, in 1970. Later, Andy blamed his work pressure and hectic lifestyle for the split. In 1973, he married Kate Lunken(Summers). The couple welcomed their first daughter Layla Zoe Summers.

However, due to extreme work pressure, constant world tours with his band, the couple split in 1981. For years later, they became together again to give their marriage a second chance and got married again in 1985. Besides Layla, the couple now has twin sons named Maurice X. and Anton Y.

Is Andy Summers Gay?

Andy Summers has been married three times in his life. After his first divorce from Robin Lane, he married Kate. They divorced and remarried again. Andy has a total number of three children. He also was never heard of getting linked with a man either. It is safe to assume that his sexual orientation is hetero. These facts prove him to be straight.

Professional Career

Andy Summers started performing guitar professionally in 1960. His first band name was Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band. He also took part in the acid rock band Dantalian’s Chariot. In 1966 he released a song collaborating with famous singer Jimi Hendrix.

For a short time, he used to play guitar in a rock band named “Soft Machine.” With this band, he did a U.S tour. He recorded the album “Love Is” while working in the British rhythm and blues band “The Animals.”

While studying is California State University, he gained experiences walking with famous artist Sachin’s Jon Lord, Kevin Ayers, Joan Armatrading. The famous albums of the police band are “Friends,” “Mother,” “Someone to Talk to.” After the band broke up and he started his solo career and created albums like “I Advance Masked,” “… Nothing Like The Sun” etc. His solo album is as successful as his previous ones.

Awards

In 1979 and 1980, Andy Summers was nominated and won the Grammy Award in the best rock instrumental category. In 2003 along with his band, he was awarded the ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2008, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Bournemouth University. A Guitar Player magazine also awarded him the Hall of Fame. He was named as the 85th guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine. In 2000, he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by Gibson Guitar Awards. In 2017, he was honored with a lifetime achievement award by Roland and Boss.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Andy Summers in 2021

As of 2021, Andy has an estimated net worth of around $110 million, which he has earned through his very successful musical career. He has been an active part of various music bands and also created various film music tracks. His band ‘The Police’ has sold their albums eighty million copies. He has taken part in world tours with his band, from where he has earned a considerable sum of money.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• His autobiography ‘One Train Later’ waslater named as ‘Music Book of The Year.’
• In the spare time, he loves to do photography.

Andy Summers is an inspiration to any artist. He became successful by working passionately from a very young age. He has fans from all over the world. At the age of 78, he is still creating music and making new songs.