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 pre-eminent 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; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He 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 later an apparently reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of his songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind"
and "The Times They Are a-Changin'" became anthems for the civil rights and anti-war movements.
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American musician and actor. A cultural icon, he is widely
known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Born in Tupelo,
Mississippi, Presley moved to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family at the age of 13.
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, dancer, and entertainer. Referred to as the
King of Pop, he is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time and one of the most influential. His contributions
to music, dance and fashion, and a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four
decades. Jackson made his debut in 1964 as lead singer and youngest member of The Jackson 5 alongside his brothers.
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 on Sire Records.
