Pop singer Madonna full name was Madonna Louise Ciccone. She was an American singer, actress and songwriter. She was widely known as the “Queen of Pop”. Madonna was noted for her continual reinvention. Her talents are extended to the music production, songwriting and visual presentation.
Madonna was born in 16th August 1959 at Bay city, Michigan State, USA. She was born to the Catholic parents Madonna Louise Ciccone (mother) and Silvio Ciccone(father).
Madonna father was emigrated from Pacentro Comune, Italy. Her mother was of French Canadian descent. Her father worked as an engineering designer. He was employed at both Chrysler and General Motors.
Madonna had the same name as her mother. As a result, family members called her “Little Nonnie”. Madonna mother had died of the breast cancer in 1st December 1963.
In 1996, when she received confirmation in the Catholic Church, she choose Veronica as her confirmation name & subsequently adopted it. She grew up in the Detroit suburbs. These are specific areas of Pontiac and Avon Township. It was now known as Rochester Hills & it was located in the Michigan State, USA.
Pop singer Madonna had 2 brothers named Anthony and Martin. She also had 3 younger siblings – Paula, Christopher and Melanie.
Madonna had resentment towards her father for remarrying. This caused her to rebel against him. Their relationship was strained for several years as a result.
Madonna attended St. Frederick’s and St. Andrew’s Catholic elementary schools. She also went to West Middle School.
Madonna gained recognition for her exceptional academic performance. She became famous for her non-traditional conduct. In the hallways between classes, Madonna had would perform cartwheels and handstands. During recess, she would dangle by her knees from the monkey bars.
Madonna had moved to the New York City in the year 1978 at the age of twenty to pursue a career in the modern dance. She worked stints as a drummer, guitarist and vocalist with the rock groups Breakfast Club and Emmy.
In the year 1983, Madonna achieved her first taste of the stardom.
This was with the release of her debut studio album, “Madonna”. After her debut studio album, Madonna released “Like a Virgin” in 1984, “True Blue” in 1986, and “The Immaculate Collection” in 1990.
Two of Madonna’s universally acclaimed and Grammy Award-winning albums were “Ray of Light,” released in 1998, and “Confessions on a Dance Floor,” released in 2005. Madonna had amassed many charts topping singles in her career.
In that some were Like a Virgin, La Isla Bonita, Like a Prayer, Vogue, Take a Bow, Frozen, Music, Hung Up and 4 Minutes. Madonna’s popularity was boosted by her roles in multiple films. These include “Desperately Seeking Susan” in 1985, “Dick Tracy” in 1990, “A League of Their Own” in 1992, and “Evita” in 1996.
Madonna was founded the company Maverick in the year 1992.
It was included Maverick Records and one of the most successful artist run labels in the history. The other ventures will includes fashion brands, written works, health clubs and also filmmaking.
Madonna has contributed to various charities. She founded the Ray of Light Foundation in the year 1998. She also founded Raising Malawi in 2006. With over 300 million records sold worldwide, Madonna holds the title of the best-selling female recording artist of all time.
Madonna was the most successful solo artist in the history of the U.S Billboard Hot 100 chart. She achieved the most number one singles by a woman in Australia, Italy, Canada, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Madonna had awarded with the 7 Grammy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, 2 Billboard Music Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards and 20 MTV Video Music Awards.
Madonna was remained the highest grossing female in the world with the revenue of over the U.S. $1.5 billion from her show tickets.
Madonna was ranked as the greatest music woman in the music by the VH1. Similarly she was the greatest music video artist ever by the MTV and Billboard. Rolling Stone was also listed among her its greatest artists. She was the greatest songwriters of all the time.
Madonna expanded the limits of artistic expression in popular music. She continued to maintain control over every aspect of her career. Her works won’t corporate with the social, political, sexual and the religious themes.
Forbes had named Madonna as the annual top earning female musician as a record of 11 times across four decades from 1980s to 2010s.
Madonna was a well known cultural figure that was crossing both the 20th and the 21st centuries.
She remains as one of the well-documented figures of the modern age. There is a broad amount of scholarly reviews and literature works about her. There is even an academic sub-discipline devoted to her named “Madonna Studies”.
