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Encyclopedia > Pop icon
For the British television series, see Pop Idol.
For religious icons, see icon.

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] This article is about the British television series. ... This article is about the religious artifacts. ... For other uses, see Celebrity (disambiguation). ... Popular culture (or pop culture) is the widespread cultural elements in any given society that are perpetuated through that societys vernacular language or lingua franca. ...

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Longevity

Usually, the pop icon status of a celebrity is contingent upon longevity of notoriety.[2][3] This is in contrast to cult icons, whose notoriety or recognition may be limited to a specific subculture. Some pop icons have left a lasting and indelible mark in the area of their career, and then gone on to attain a lasting place of recognition in society at large.[4] Actor and cult icon Christopher Walken, winner of Mutant Viewers Cult Lifetime Achievement Award. ... In sociology, anthropology and cultural studies, a subculture is a set of people with a set of behaviors and beliefs, culture, which could be distinct or hidden, that differentiate them from the larger culture to which they belong. ...


Ubiquity

A common element of pop icon status is the ubiquity of imagery and allusions to the iconic figure.[5] It is common for the figure to be recognized and even celebrated in areas outside the original source of celebrity status.[6] 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.[7] “Einstein” redirects here. ... Not to be confused with physician, a person who practices medicine. ...


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. For other uses, see Archetype (disambiguation). ... // A nickname is a name of an entity or thing that is not its proper name. ... A sobriquet is a nickname or a fancy name, usually a familiar name given by others as distinct from a pseudonym assumed as a disguise, but a nickname which is familiar enough such that it can be used in place of a real name without the need of explanation. ... A genius is a person of great intelligence. ... Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson;[1] June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962), was a Golden Globe-winning[2] American actress, singer, model, Hollywood icon,[3] cultural icon, fashion icon,[4] pop icon, film executive and sex symbol. ... ...


A number of pop icons are distinguished for having died at a young age. These include James Dean, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Jim Morrison, Bruce Lee, 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: Madonna, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson and Cher are examples. For the film, see James Dean (film). ... Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter. ... This article is about the reggae musician. ... For other persons named James or Jim Morrison, see James Morrison. ... Bruce Lee (traditional Chinese: ; simplified Chinese: ; Pinyin: Lǐ Xiǎolóng; Cantonese Yale: Léih Síulùhng; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Chinese-American martial artist, philosopher, instructor, and martial arts actor widely regarded as the most influential martial artist of the 20th century and a... Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – c. ... Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson;[1] June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962), was a Golden Globe-winning[2] American actress, singer, model, Hollywood icon,[3] cultural icon, fashion icon,[4] pop icon, film executive and sex symbol. ... Elvis redirects here. ... John Kennedy and JFK redirect here. ... This article is about the American entertainer. ... For other persons named Michael Jackson, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation). ... Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is a Grammy Award-winning[1] American pop singer, dancer, actress, author and songwriter. ... This article is about the singer. ... This article is about the entertainer. ...


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.[8][9][10] Mickey Mouse is an Academy Award-winning comic animal cartoon character who has become an icon for The Walt Disney Company. ... Betty Boop from the opening title sequence of the earliest entries in the Betty Boop Cartoons Betty Boop is an animated cartoon character appearing in the Talkartoon and Betty Boop series of films produced by Max Fleischer and released by Paramount Pictures. ... Mario ) is a video game character created by Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and the official mascot of Nintendo. ... Lara Croft is a fictional British video game character and the heroine of the Tomb Raider series of video games, movies, and comic books. ... Pooh redirects here. ... Bugs Bunny is an animated rabbit/hare who appears in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated films produced by Warner Bros. ... Shrek is a fictional character from the childrens book Shrek! and the Shrek films. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Superman is a fictional character and comic book superhero , originally created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian artist Joe Shuster and published by DC Comics. ... Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ... Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a DC Comics fictional superhero who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. ... Homer Simpson is also a character in the book and film The Day of the Locust. ... A fictional character is any person, persona, identity, or entity that is created from ones imagination or from an adaption of an existing entity. ... Look up animate, inanimate in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


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.[11] Orenthal James Simpson (born July 9, 1947), commonly known as O. J. Simpson and also just by his initials O.J. and his nickname The Juice, is a retired American football player who achieved stardom at the collegiate and professional levels. ...


Contrasts

Throughout the history of popular culture, many popular music stars have been held as pop idols. The pop idol, however, is a broader definition than this, and acceleration of media has made Pop idols out of celebrities of many types. Popular culture (or pop culture) is the widespread cultural elements in any given society that are perpetuated through that societys vernacular language or lingua franca. ... For the music genre, see Pop music. ...


Notable pop icons

Pop icon Jon Bon Jovi
Pop icon Kurt Cobain
Pop icon Madonna
Pop icon Bob Marley

Image File history File links Jonbonjovi. ... Image File history File links Jonbonjovi. ... Jon Bon Jovi (born John Francis Bongiovi, Jr. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Nirvana_around_1992. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Nirvana_around_1992. ... Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – c. ... Image File history File links Madonnact. ... Image File history File links Madonnact. ... This article is about the American entertainer. ... Description: Bob Marley live in concert at the Hallenstadion in Zürich, May 30, 1980 Author: Ueli Frey Source: Dr Jazz License: GNU IMPORTANT NOTE: The author has given his permission for use under the GNU License only for this image. ... Description: Bob Marley live in concert at the Hallenstadion in Zürich, May 30, 1980 Author: Ueli Frey Source: Dr Jazz License: GNU IMPORTANT NOTE: The author has given his permission for use under the GNU License only for this image. ... This article is about the reggae musician. ... Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson;[1] June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962), was a Golden Globe-winning[2] American actress, singer, model, Hollywood icon,[3] cultural icon, fashion icon,[4] pop icon, film executive and sex symbol. ... This article is about the American entertainer. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... Jon Bon Jovi (born John Francis Bongiovi, Jr. ... David Bowie (pronounced ) (born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947) is an English musician, actor, producer, arranger, and audio engineer. ... Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – c. ... This article is about the recording artist. ... Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 - June 22, 1969) was an Academy Award-nominated American film actress and singer, best known for her role as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). ... Ernesto Guevara de la Serna Lynch (May 14, 1928 – October 9, 1967), commonly known as Che Guevara, el Che, or simply Che, was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, political figure, author, military theorist, and leader of Cuban and internationalist guerrillas. ... Debbie Harry on the cover of her collection Most of All: Best Of Deborah Harry (born July 1, 1945) is a Miami-born American rock and roll musician who originally gained fame as the frontwoman for New Wave band Blondie, which originated in the late 1970s and achieved commercial success... Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter. ... Audrey Hepburn (May 4, 1929) – January 20, 1993) was an English Academy Award-, Tony Award-, Grammy Award-, and Emmy Award-winning film and stage actress, fashion icon, and humanitarian. ... For other persons named Michael Jackson, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation). ... Pele redirects here. ... Sir Elton Hercules[1] John CBE[2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is a five-time Grammy and one-time Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. ... For other persons named Michael Jordan, see Michael Jordan (disambiguation). ... For the bands 1969 eponymous debut album, see Led Zeppelin (album). ... Bruce Lee (traditional Chinese: ; simplified Chinese: ; Pinyin: Lǐ XiÇŽolóng; Cantonese Yale: Léih Síulùhng; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Chinese-American martial artist, philosopher, instructor, and martial arts actor widely regarded as the most influential martial artist of the 20th century and a... John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980), (born John Winston Lennon, known as John Ono Lennon) was an iconic English 20th century rock and roll songwriter and singer, best known as the founding member of The Beatles. ... This article is about the reggae musician. ... Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was an Indian musician, best known as the lead singer of the rock band Queen (inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001). ... Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is a Grammy Award-winning[1] American pop singer, dancer, actress, author and songwriter. ... Elvis redirects here. ... Rolling Stones redirects here. ... Sinatra redirects here. ...

See also

Actor and cult icon Christopher Walken, winner of Mutant Viewers Cult Lifetime Achievement Award. ... Saint Sebastian, historys first recorded LGBT icon. ... Popular culture (or pop culture) is the widespread cultural elements in any given society that are perpetuated through that societys vernacular language or lingua franca. ... Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic and famous female sex symbols of all time. ... A sobriquet is a nickname or a fancy name, usually a familiar name given by others as distinct from a pseudonym assumed as a disguise, but a nickname which is familiar enough such that it can be used in place of a real name without the need of explanation. ... For other uses, see Teen idol (disambiguation). ...

References

  1. ^ 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. (See e.g., Benjamin Franklin: 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. )
  2. ^ Dearborn, Mary V. (1999). Mailer: A Biography. Houghton Mifflin Books. ISBN 0618154604. 
  3. ^ Richard Maxwell Brown, Ronald Gottesman (1999). Violence in America: An Encyclopedia. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0684804875. 
  4. ^ Ratcliff, Ben (2002). Jazz: Jazz: A Critic's Guide to the 100 Most Important Recordings. Times Books. ISBN 0805070680. 
  5. ^ (Kaku, p. 11)
  6. ^ (see e.g., Kaku, Chaplin, et al.)
  7. ^ Kaku, Michio (_year_). Einstein's Cosmos: How Albert Einstein's Vision Transformed Our Understanding of Space and Time. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 039305165X. 
  8. ^ Vail, Mark (2002). The Hammond Organ: Beauty in the B. Backbeat Books. ISBN 0879307056.  (See also: Palm PDA)
  9. ^ 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. 
  10. ^ The Liberty Bell: From Obscurity to Icon. Independence National Historical Park (October 16, 2006).
  11. ^ Boot, Max (1998). Out of Order: Arrogance, Corruption and Incompetence on the Bench. Basic Books. ISBN 0465053750. 
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Further reading

  • Marcel Danesi (2007). Popular Culture: Introductory Perspectives. Rowman & Littlefield, 112–115. ISBN 074255547X. 

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