1. We hardly knew ya’

2. Believe it or not, Prince was his actual name: Born – Prince Rogers Nelson, June 7, 1958. Has also been known as And TAFKAP (The Artist Formerly Known as Prince)

3. Father was a pianist and songwriter Mother was a jazz singer. Prince's parents then separated when Prince was ten years old and Prince lived with his father.

4. Signed his first recording contract with Warner Brothers in 1976. In 1982 Prince released a double album, 1999 sold over three million copies The title track was a protest against nuclear weapons and became his first top ten hit in countries outside the U.S. "Little Red Corvette" was one of the first two videos by a black artist played in heavy rotation on MTV

5. Prince's 1984 album, Purple Rain sold more than thirteen million copies in the U.S. spent twenty-four consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. A movie was made with the same name won an Academy Award and grossed more than $80 million in the U.S

6. Purple Rain cont. Songs from the film were hits on pop charts around the world "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy" reached #1 and “Purple Rain” reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. At one point in 1984, Prince simultaneously had the number one album, single, and film in the U.S. It was the first time a singer had achieved this feat

7. In 1985, Prince announced that he would discontinue live performances and music videos after the release of his next album. His subsequent recording Around the World in a Day, held the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 for three weeks.

8. In 1993, he changed his name to the “love symbol.” Changed it back in 2000. Became a Jehovah’s Witness in 2001 Stats: Ten platinum albums 30 Top Forty singles Founded own recording studio and label

9. Songs to know: Little Red Corvette: http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=v5mgRFSCDO8 http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=v5mgRFSCDO8 When Doves Cry: http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=ucZRore0- EE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=ucZRore0- EE&feature=related Kiss http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=D-PekYHpdrs http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=D-PekYHpdrs

10. Birth name was Madonna Louis Ciccone Born in Bay City, Michigan August 16, 1958 Has 5 siblings – three brothers and two sisters Mother died of breast cancer when Madonna was 5.

11. Moved to New York with no money and began working as a waitress and dancer. With her boyfriend, she formed a band, Emmy, that was noticed by a producer for Warner Bros.

12. First album, Madonna, was released in 1982 Singles “Holiday,” “Borderline,” And “Lucky Star” Went to #8 on Billboard Second album, Like a Virgin released in 1984 Huge hit Also very controversial

13. Started working in films Vision Quest – 1985 Desperately Seeking Susan – 1985 Song for the movie, “Crazy for You” was a big hit for her. Third album, True Blue, released in 1986 Bunch of hits "Live to Tell", "Papa Don't Preach,” "Open Your Heart,” "True Blue" and "La Isla Bonita”

14. Continued to be very successful into the 1990’s – movies and music Starred in movie, Dick Tracy. Hit song, Vogue Body of Evidence A League of Their Own Evita

15. Stats and things to know: sold more than 300 million records worldwide recognized as the world's top-selling female recording artist of all time by the Guinness World Records. Billboard magazine ranked Madonna at number two, behind only The Beatles, on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists She was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 known for continuously reinventing both her music and image,

16. Songs to know Papa Don’t Preach – http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=RkxqxWgEEz4 http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=RkxqxWgEEz4 La Isla Bonita - http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=qqIIW7nxBgca Bonita Vogue - http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=GuJQSAiODqI http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=GuJQSAiODqI

17. Already know about his early life and career with the Jackson 5 Solo career began in 1971, but he did not become a major star until the 1980’s Album that started it all was Thriller released in 1982

18. Thriller details Best selling album of all time in the United States Best selling album of all time worldwide with 110 million sold, so far Topped the Billboard album chart for 37 weeks and was in the top 10 for 80 weeks. 7 Top Ten singles

19. Thriller Details Cont. Hits from the album include: "The Girl Is Mine" "Billie Jean” "Beat It” "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin‘” "Human Nature” "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) "Thriller"

20. Pepsi Commercial and other Issues: On January 27, 1984, Michael filmed a Pepsi commercial. In front of a full house of fans during a simulated concert, fireworks accidentally set Jackson's hair on fire. He suffered second-degree burns to his scalp. Jackson underwent treatment to hide the scars on his scalp Had a number of other plastic surgeries Underwent at least 3 rhinoplasty’s (nose reductions)

21. Next album release was Bad, was released in 1987. Did not top Thriller Very successful, though Had 7 hit singles 5 number 1’s Sold 30 million copies worldwide Would be his last major album success.

22. In the 1990’s his behavior moved to the extremely eccentric Bought a ranch, Neverland, and created his own amusement park Married twice. Had two children. Dangled infant son over a three- story high balcony

23. In the 2000’s Accused and tried for child sexual abuse, but was acquitted. Died under mysterious circumstances that are still under investigation on June 25, 2009.

24. Songs to know: Beat It - http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=Ym0hZG-zNOk http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=Ym0hZG-zNOk Thriller – http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=ufVx80xkim8 http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=ufVx80xkim8 Smooth Criminal – http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=rpB2dHNQpHw http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=rpB2dHNQpHw