Madonna's Most Iconic Performances VMA

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The MTV VMAs air this Sunday, and while we're plenty curious about who will go home with awards for their videos, the show is well known (and dare I say, notorious) for featuring must-see musical performances. The woman who pioneered the edgy VMA performance is Madonna of course, who has always managed to get the country talking when she graces the stage. Here, check out her most memorable performances from VMAs past.

 

1984

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGeEFl4oRG8

In Madonna's first VMA performance, she kicked off her tradition of shocking the audience by writhing around in a wedding dress while singing "Like a Virgin."

 

1989

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pehMBaHgpWEThe Material Girl rocked black lace and followed her own advice when she belted out "Express Yourself."

 

 

1990

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTaXtWWR16AFor her hit "Vogue," Madonna went full Marie Antoinette with a powdered wig and full skirt — which helped hide some male dancers at one point.

 

1993

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpOIVR6LQTsMadonna opened the awards ceremony with "Bye Bye Baby" amid a backdrop of "The Girlie Show," the theme of her tour that year.

 

1998

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAEc-cLroT0

Madonna looked to Eastern spirituality, henna, and a Bindi, for her performance of "Ray of Light."

 

2003

 

The only way Madonna could top her first "Like a Virgin" performance was by bringing the song back. She performed it with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera — and memorably kissed both of them.

 

http://www.buzzsugar.com/Madonna-VMA-Performances-18849328 

[groovyguy 63,856]

Madonna is truly a brilliant performer. And for me, her 'Vogue' performance is the most iconic in VMA history.

[Fighter 28,798]

Madonna is truly a brilliant performer. And for me, her 'Vogue' performance is the most iconic in VMA history.

 

the Vogue one is my favourite definitely too, even though it's lipsynced