Bay City in Bay County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Madonna
Birthplace: Bay City, MI
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024
1. Madonna Marker
Inscription.
Madonna became known as the 'Queen of Pop' after moving to New York, signing with Sire Records, and releasing a string of hit singles, albums, and music videos. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. Madonna has been recognized around the world for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She is also the best-selling female recording artist in history with sales of over 300 million records worldwide. Madonna was inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2006.
Madonna became known as the 'Queen of Pop' after moving to New York, signing with Sire Records, and releasing a string of hit singles, albums, and music videos. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. Madonna has been recognized around the world for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She is also the best-selling female recording artist in history with sales of over 300 million records worldwide. Madonna was inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2006.
Erected by Michigan Rock and Roll Legends, Jolt Credit Union.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.
Location. 43° 35.631′ N, 83° 53.319′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Michigan, in Bay County. It is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and 9th Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 Washington Ave, Bay City MI 48708, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Aaliyah (here, next to this marker); Roll of Honor
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
