William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564 – died 23 April 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the
greatest writer in the English language and the world's preeminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and
the "Bard of Avon". His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative
poems, and several other poems.
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, painter, poet and, more
recently, disc jockey, who has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates
from the 1960s when he was, at first, an informal chronicler and then an apparently reluctant figurehead of social unrest.
Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone; August 16, 1958) is an American recording artist, actress and entrepreneur. Born in
Bay City, Michigan and raised in Rochester Hills, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977, for a career in modern dance.
After performing as a member of the pop musical groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her self-titled debut album,
Madonna in 1983 by Sire Records.
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009), known as the "King of Pop", was an American musician and one of
the most commercially successful and influential entertainers of all time. His unique contributions to music and dance, along
with a highly publicized personal life, made him a prominent figure in popular culture for four decades. He started a solo
career in 1971, having made his debut in 1964 as a member of The Jackson 5.
David Bowie (born David Robert Hayward-Jones; 8 January 1947) is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger.
Active in five decades of popular music and frequently reinventing his music and image, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator,
particularly for his work in the 1970s. He has been cited as an influence by many musicians and is known for his distinctive
voice and the intellectual depth of his work.
