Born Madonna Louise Ciccone, the pop icon known for 30 years simply as Madonna burst onto the New York club scene as a dancer in the early ‘80s. Within ten years, her meticulously crafted concept work—from cutting edge music videos to elaborate stage shows—were second only to her infectious pop anthems. She openly utilized her position as a sex symbol to play with social mores in her art, all while attracting millions of fans the world over. She's released multiple acclaimed studio albums and her influence is palpable in every modern pop star from Lady Gaga to Nicki Minaj.