Madonna: 35 years on top of success

• Madonna: 35 years of success on top of

Madonna - a real phenomenon of modern pop culture. Career has recently celebrated its 57th anniversary of the singer and actress has been going on the fourth decade. During this time she managed to release 13 mega-successful albums and withdraw in a variety of videos and films. Offer trace the history of an illustrious career, "Queen of pop".

Born in Michigan August 16, 1958 Madonna Louise Ciccone was one of six children in the family. For two years she studied at the University of Michigan, then decided to devote himself to the career of a dancer.

In 1978, she moved to New York, where she danced for a while in the group of legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey.

A year later, Madonna joined the dance troupe of disco star Patrick Hernandez. While touring in France, she met with the musician Dan Gilroy, with whom organized a group of "Breakfast Club".

A short time later, along with her former boyfriend Stephen Bray, it has organized a new team "Emmy". Their records like New York DJ and producer Mark Kamins, who showed them the leadership of a major label fmrmy.

In October 1982, Madonna released her first single "Everybody", which quickly became a club hit. The next single, "Holiday", the singer became the first world hit. songs of success contributed to a spectacular video.

The debut album "Madonna" appeared in 1983 and has sold 5 million pieces.

The second CD "Like a Virgin" (1984) was an instant hit and has sold 10 million copies. Her performance at the MTV awards ceremony caused a big scandal.

In 1985, Madonna starred in the successful comedy "Desperately Seeking Susan".

In April '85 Madonna embarked on her first concert tour - "The Virgin Tour", during which she has worked with the group Beastie Boys.

The third album, dedicated to her future husband, actor Sean Penn, was released in July 1986.

In contrast to the success of the album, the film "Shanghai Surprise", in which she starred with her husband, failed at the box office.

In 1988, Madonna made her debut on Broadway in David Mamet's "on the ball".

The next album, "Like a Prayer", confirmed the singer's star status. Video for the title track, which appeared burning crosses and dark-skinned Jesus, has caused much controversy.

In 1990, together with his partner, Warren Beatty, Madonna starred in the film "Dick Treysm". Both the film and the soundtrack to it a success.

In 1991, Madonna appeared in his first documentary, "Truth or Dare", dedicated to the recently finished a concert tour of the singer.

Photo Album "Sex" with piquant photos of Madonna and her celebrity friends, was published in 1992.

The next disc, "Bedtime Stories", released in 1994.

In 1996, Madonna starred as Evita Peron in the musical "Evita". This work was appreciated by the prestigious award "Golden Globe".

In 1998, Madonna released her seventh album "Ray of Light", created with the use of advanced electronic beats, techno and trip-hop. The disc received four "Grammy" award.

Two years later another album "Music".

released film "Gone" in 2002, it was negatively otsenon both critics and audiences. The director of the tape was then-husband of Madonna - Guy Ritchie.

In 2003, Madonna is back with their ninth album "American Life", which proved to be the most unpopular of all her works. Joint performance of Madonna, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears became a cultural event of the season.

In the same year, Madonna again surprised everyone by publishing a children's book "The English Roses". The book tells about the fallacy of superficial judgments, it became an instant bestseller.

The next disc "Confessions on a Dance Floor" appeared in 2005. The album was well-deserved popularity, and was organized in support of a concert tour became the most successful of her career.

In 2006, in cooperation with the firm H & M, a clothing line was represented by "M Madonna".

Album 2008 "Hard Candy" was recorded with the help of stars such as Justin Timberlake and Farrell Williams.

In 2012, the singer released her 12th album "MDMA", warmly received by the audience.

At the ceremony Brit Awards Awards, held this year, Madonna fell during his speech. Despite this, it is as if nothing had happened continued and completed number.