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A pop icon is a celebrity whose fame in pop culture constitutes a defining characteristic of a given society or era. Although there is no single definitive test for establishing "pop icon" status, such status is usually associated with elements such as longevity, ubiquity, and distinction. Moreover, "pop icon" status is distinguishable from other kinds of notoriety outside of popular culture, such as with historic figures.[1]
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Usually, the pop icon status of a celebrity is contingent upon longevity of notoriety.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). It is common for the figure to be recognized and even celebrated in areas outside the original source of celebrity status.[2] An example of this is Albert Einstein, a physicist whose image and legacy have been represented in comic strips, t-shirts, greeting cards and many other contexts.[3]
Distinction
Often pop icon status implies distinguished association with a societal ideal or archetype. It is not uncommon for iconic figures to have a nickname or sobriquet that is used to emphasize this association. Sometimes the very name of such individuals is even used as a synonym for common words or ideas. Einstein, for example, is routinely associated with genius and ingenuity. Marilyn Monroe is associated with sex appeal.
A number of pop icons are distinguished for having died at a young age. These include James Dean, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Jean Harlow, Jim Morrison, Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Bruce Lee, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain and Marilyn Monroe, among others. Other deceased celebrities cemented their status as pop icons by virtue of their role in captivating the ethos of their era, as is the case with Elvis Presley and John F. Kennedy. Many still-living celebrities also attain the status of pop icon; solo recording artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Janet Jackson as well as musical groups such as The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, U2, The Beatles and The Who are examples.
Some pop icons, such as Mickey Mouse, Betty Boop, Mario, Lara Croft, Winnie the Pooh, Bugs Bunny, Shrek, Pikachu, Superman, Spider-Man, Batman and Homer Simpson, are fictional characters. Even inanimate objects have been recognized as pop icons.[4][5][6]
Some figures attain transitory or context-specific "pop icon" status for particular events that captivate public attention, such as in the case of the O.J. Simpson trial.[7]
Notable pop icons
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- Britney Spears[8]
- Marilyn Monroe[9]
- Michael Jackson[10]
- Madonna[11]
- Celine Dion[12]
- Janet Jackson[8]
- Kylie Minogue[13]
- Jennifer Lopez[14] [15]
- Aerosmith[16]
- The Beatles[17]
- Jon Bon Jovi[18]
- David Bowie[10]
- Kurt Cobain[10]
- Dimebag Darrell[10]
- Bob Dylan[10]
- Judy Garland[10]
- Che Guevara[10]
- Jimi Hendrix[10]
- Audrey Hepburn[19]
- Whitney Houston[8]
- Cher[8]
- Mariah Carey[20]
- U2 [8]
- Paulina Rubio [8]
- Guns N' Roses[8]
- Elton John[10]
- George Michael[10]
- Led Zeppelin[10]
- Bruce Lee[21]
- Michael Jordan[10]
- Babe Ruth[10]
- John Lennon[10]
- Bob Marley[10]
- Bruce Springsteen[10]
- Spice Girls[10]
- Freddie Mercury[22]
- Elvis Presley[17]
- The Rolling Stones[10]
- Frank Sinatra[10]
- Jackie Chan[10]
- James Dean [23]
See also
References
- ^ Note, however, that some historic figures are recognized as having reached "pop icon" status during their era, and such status may continue into the present. World famous and recognized pop icons include Michael Jackson, Madonna and Britney Spears and others.Chaplin, Joyce (2006). The First Scientific American: Benjamin Franklin and the Pursuit of Genius. Basic Books. ISBN 0465009557., Mozart: Nettl, Bruno (1995). Heartland Excursions: Ethnomusicological Reflections on Schools of Music. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 0252064682.)
- ^ (see e.g., Kaku, Chaplin, et al.)
- ^ Kaku, Michio (_year_). Einstein's Cosmos: How Albert Einstein's Vision Transformed Our Understanding of Space and Time. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 039305165X.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Vail, Mark (2002). The Hammond Organ: Beauty in the B. Backbeat Books. ISBN 0879307056. (See also: Palm PDA)
- ^ Iconic status of Mario: Sheff, David (1991). Game Over: How Nintendo Zapped an American Industry, Captured Your Dollars, and Enslaved Your Children. Random House. ISBN-13: 978-0679404699.
- ^ "The Liberty Bell: From Obscurity to Icon". Independence National Historical Park. October 16, 2006.
- ^ Boot, Max (1998). Out of Order: Arrogance, Corruption and Incompetence on the Bench. Basic Books. ISBN 0465053750.
- ^ a b c d e f g Cullen, Jim (2001). Popular Culture in American History. Blackwell Publishing. p. 280. ISBN 0631219587.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ http://archives.tcm.ie/breakingnews/2003/11/12/story121067.asp
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Archives: [1]
- ^ Archives: [2]
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- ^ The 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons
- ^ a b Beatles named 'icons of century' BBC News [7]
- ^ High Beam: [8]
- ^ Archives: [9]
- ^ Archives: [10]
- ^ Bruce Lee by Linda Tagliaferro ISBN 0822596881
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Further reading
- Marcel Danesi (2007). Popular Culture: Introductory Perspectives. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 112–115. ISBN 074255547X.
- Cullen, Jim. Popular Culture in American History. Blackwell Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0631219587