1985 Madonna went on her first tour. Born on August 16 1958 , she learned dance and drama at High School. In 1977 she went to New York where she studied dancing and worked as a model. Later she played drums and sang with a club band. Eventually she broke into pop . In 1984 she put across a tough, raw image and teenage girls copied her look. Some time later she became an actress. Madonna is the top female pop-idol of modern times, and she always keeps her image fresh. She has become a model for female pop stars. Find out more about Madonna .