7. A year or so later, she left the band (and Gilroy) to form Emmy with new boyfriend Stephen Bray. Their music caught the attention of Sire Records founder Seymour Stein, who offered her a singles deal.
8. Madonna’s first single, “Everybody,” was released on October 6, 1982. Her debut album, Madonna, was released in July 1983, earning her first top 10 hit, “Borderline,” in 1984.
9. Her oft-imitated iconic ’80s look (think lace tops, skirts over capri pants, fishnets, lots of bracelets, lots of crucifixes) was actually the creation of stylist and jewelry designer Maripol.