Madonna Caricature

Madonna Caricature, illustrated here in NYC in 1983, age 25.

Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, and record executive.

Having been referred to as the “Queen of Pop” since the 1980s, she is regarded as one of the most impactful figures in popular culture.

Born and raised in Michigan, 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, Madonna signed with Sire Records in 1982 and released her eponymous debut album the next year. She followed it with a series of successful albums, including all-time bestsellers Like a Virgin (1984) and True Blue (1986) as well as Grammy Award winners Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). Madonna has attained 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 further enhanced by roles in films such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996).

Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, her first year of eligibility.

She remains the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time.

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