Cher, Madonna, Tina, & Aretha, what do these women have in common? Well, they are legendary, iconic and they’ve been recording music for the last 50+ years, excluding Madonna, 30+ years for her. Cher has her own show in Vegas, Tina just wrapped another world tour last year, and Aretha graces us at prominent industry events, where she can control the air conditioning, now that is a diva. And Madonna’s last two tours have grossed millions upon millions of dollars. These women all for me represent longevity and relevance. Longevity because let’s face it, if you can still pull crowds and keep people interested as long as they have, then they’ve got to be doing something right. They are relevant because each continue to influence female artistry today. So to the Question is Lady Gaga the next Madonna? First, it’s a loaded question, too many variables to consider. Who is Lady Gaga influencing? Will her next album tank? Is she a fad? Is she the next Madonna, probably not, but she is a breath of fresh air. I like her image and performance style; she’s different. That is where I draw the line. Come on peeps, we don’t need another hero; Madonna still gets my vote.
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