Don't you ever forget Queen Madge's influence.
also helped to remodel pop stardom in the 80s. Neither did Madonna herself develop in a vacuum. She was influenced by glamorous and envelope-pushing artists who came before her like Donna Summer, Debbie Harry and David Bowie. But more than anyone else, Madonna created the rules of engagement now followed by everyone from Taylor Swift to Justin Timberlake, and Britney Spears to Beyoncé. And at 60 years old, she's still redefining the mould.
By this time, Madonna's career was already tied to the LGBT community -- her first mentor, best friend and brother were all gay -- so she used her voice to amplify theirs as she became more famous. In 1989, she included an AIDS fact sheet with heralbum, and helped to organise a high-profile AIDS benefit in New York City.
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