Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Queen of Pop", she is known for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. Her works, which concern social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. Regarded as one of the most influential musicians in history, Madonna broke gender barriers in popular music and has had a significant socio-cultural impact across her career. Born and raised in Michigan, Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy, she rose to stardom with her debut album, Madonna. She has scored eighteen multi-platinum albums globally, including Like a Virgin, True Blue, and The Immaculate Collection —among the best-selling albums of all time—and Confessions on a Dance Floor, her 21st-century bestseller. Like a Prayer, Ray of Light, and Music were ranked among Rolling Stone's greatest albums of all time. From Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna) under Creative Commons Attribution CC-BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)
