Information
- • Real Name: - Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr.
- • Born: - 16th August 1958
- • Hometown: - Bay City, Michigan, United States
- • Nationality: - American
- • Years Active: - 1969–2004
- • Genre(s): - Pop • Electronica • Dance
- • Label(s): - Sire • Warner Bros. • Maverick • Interscope
- • Associated Acts: - Breakfast Club
- • Website: - madonna.com
Biography
Madonna Louise Ciccone (/tʃɪˈkoʊni/; Italian: [tʃikˈkoːne]; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She is considered one of the most influential figures in popular culture and has often been referred to as the "Queen of Pop". Madonna is noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while maintaining control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim.
Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy, she rose to solo stardom with her debut studio album, Madonna (1983). She followed it with a series of successful albums, including all-time bestsellers Like a Virgin (1984), True Blue (1986) and The Immaculate Collection (1990) as well as Grammy Award winners Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). Madonna has amassed many number-one singles throughout her career, including "Like a Virgin", "La Isla Bonita", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes".
Madonna's popularity was enhanced by roles in films such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996). While Evita won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, many of her other films received poor reviews. As a businesswoman, Madonna founded the company Maverick in 1992; it included Maverick Records, one of the most successful artist-run labels in history. Her other ventures include fashion brands, children's books, health clubs, and filmmaking. She contributes to various charities, having founded the Ray of Light Foundation in 1998 and Raising Malawi in 2006.
With sales of over 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is the best-selling female music artist of all time. She is the most successful solo artist in the history of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and holds the record for the most number-one singles by a female artist in Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. With a revenue of over U.S. $1.5 billion from her concert tickets, she remains the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time. Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, her first year of eligibility. She was ranked as the greatest woman in music by VH1, and as the greatest music video artist of all time by MTV and Billboard. Rolling Stone also listed Madonna among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. She also featured in several Forbes earning lists as the highest money-earner female artist during various years of four running decades.
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"Holiday" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her eponymous debut album, Madonna (1983).
Holiday
"Lucky Star" is a song by American singer Madonna from her 1983 self-titled debut studio album. Written by her.
Lucky Star
"Like a Virgin" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her second studio album of the same name (1984).
Like A Virgin
"Borderline" is a song by American singer Madonna from her debut studio album Madonna (1983). Written by Reggie Lucas.
Borderline
"Material Girl" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her second studio album Like a Virgin (1984).
Material Girl
"Crazy for You" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for the film Vision Quest (1985). It was released on March 2, 1985.
Crazy For You
"Into the Groove" is a song by American singer Madonna from the 1985 film Desperately Seeking Susan.
Into The Groove
"Live to Tell" is a song by American singer Madonna from her third studio album True Blue (1986). It was released as the lead single.
Live To Tell
"Papa Don't Preach" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Madonna for her third studio album True Blue.
Papa Don't Preach
"True Blue" is a song by American singer Madonna. It is the title track from her third studio album True Blue (1986).
True Blue
"Like a Prayer" is a song by American singer Madonna from her 1989 fourth studio album of the same name.
Like A Prayer
"Cherish" is a song by American singer Madonna from her fourth studio album, Like a Prayer (1989).
Cherish
"Who's That Girl" is a song by American singer Madonna from the soundtrack album of the 1987 film, Who's That Girl.
Who's That Girl
"Open Your Heart" is a song by American singer Madonna from her third studio album True Blue (1986).
Open Your Heart
"La Isla Bonita" is a song by American singer Madonna from her third studio album True Blue (1986).
La Isla Bonita
Express Yourself" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her fourth studio album, Like a Prayer (1989).
Express Yourself
"Dear Jessie" is a song by American singer Madonna from her fourth studio album Like a Prayer (1989).
Dear Jessie
"Oh Father" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her fourth studio album Like a Prayer (1989).