November 1978: The Police Debut with "Outlandos d'Amour"
The album featuring "Roxanne" and "Can't Stand Losing You" kicked rock in the pants.
Sting
October 1987: Sting Returns with "...Nothing Like the Sun"
The double-album peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200.
October 1979: The Police's 'Reggatta' Sails to Top of U.K. Charts
The British trio sent out an S.O.S. straight to No. 1.
July 1985: Sting Goes Solo with "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free"
The former Police man's first solo single went all the way to #3 on the Hot 100.