Robert Hilburn Quotes
Some people will never take Madonna seriously - just as many never took Marilyn Monroe seriously. Novelty images - especially that of a sex symbol - are hard to erase.
Topics
Sexuality
Gender Roles, Gender Identity
Popular Culture, Pop Culture
Public Image
Never Take
Sex Symbol
Celebrity Status
Seriousness
Some People
Celebrity Icon
Cultural Significance
Female Icons
Lasting Legacy
Media Perception
Media Representation
Perceived Authenticity
Public Perception
Public Persona
Social Perception
Citations
Hilburn, Robert. "Madonna Goes Light on Her Feet." Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 1989.
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Robert Hilburn is an American pop music critic, author, and radio host. As critic and music editor at the Los Angeles Times from 1970 to 2005, his reviews, essays and profiles appeared in publications around the world. Hilburn has since written a memoir and best-selling biographies of Johnny Cash and Paul Simon. He was a member of the nominating committee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for more than 20 years and lives in Los Angeles.