Er - Sting has tried a lot of genres. I remember a TV programme on his recording session/album with Jazz musicians. And didn't we see him playing a set of John Dowland pavanes? He has transcended the genre that gave him fame and used it to more than attempt to be the consumate musician. I can think of many musicians who have tried to spread their wings only to sound like they can't bear to offend their audience. I have no special fondness for the man's music but I respect his integrity.

If he pronounces on the X factor I will listen. If Simon Cowel speaks in the forest where no-one hears - will anyone care?