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Gary Davies' 10 hour marathon celebrating the music video! It was a decade of visual innovation & all the key moments are here - from Peter Gabriel & Jacko to Eurythmics & Madonna.
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Gary Davies
(Actor)
Madonna
(Actor)
Born:
August 16, 1958
in
Bay City, Michigan
Best Known For:
Being the most successful female recording artist of the 20th century.
Early-life:
Born Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone in Michigan, USA, on August 16, 1958. Her mother died of breast cancer when Madonna was five. With her seven siblings she was then sent to live with various relatives until her father remarried. A new family unit was formed, and Madonna was given a great deal of responsibility, spending most of her adolescence caring for her brothers and sisters. After attending the University of Michigan, she left for New York to begin studying under acclaimed choreographer Alvin Ailey.
Career:
Madonna was signed to Sire in 1982 as a solo performer and her eponymous debut album was released in 1983. The bubbly hit Holiday became her first top 40 single, followed by Borderline, which hit the top 10. A string of film roles followed in Desperately Seeking Susan, Dick Tracy, Body of Evidence, A League of Their Own, and a cameo appearance in Die Another Day. She also landed the coveted role of Evita, winning a Golden Globe for her performance. In her musical career, Madonna has won numerous awards with her multi-million-selling records. In 2003 she published her first children's book, The English Roses. She continues to tour and release albums.
Quote:
"A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That's why they don't get what they want."
Trivia:
Madonna has sold more than 300 million records worldwide.
Peter Gabriel
(Actor)
Jacko
(Actor)
Eurythmics
(Actor)
