Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986, is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her unique style and powerful voice, Lady Gaga has become one of the most influential figures in the music industry. Here is a timeline of her significant career milestones and personal achievements.
Main Milestones
Birth
March 28, 1986
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, was born in Yonkers, New York.
Early Musical Beginnings
Age 4
Lady Gaga began learning to play the piano, marking the start of her musical journey.
Early Education
Age 11
She was accepted to the Juilliard School in Manhattan but instead attended a private Catholic school in the city.
First Piano Ballad
Age 13
Lady Gaga wrote her first piano ballad, further developing her songwriting skills.
First Performance
Age 14
She held her first performance in a New York nightclub, showcasing her talent at a young age.
Early Admission to NYU
2003
Lady Gaga gained early admission to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied music and honed her songwriting skills.
Collaboration with Rob Fusari
2006-2007
She collaborated with producer Rob Fusari, who helped develop her songs and is credited with coining her stage name 'Lady Gaga'.
Lollapalooza Festival
2007
Lady Gaga performed at the Lollapalooza festival with performance artist Lady Starlight, further developing her on-stage persona.
Debut Album 'The Fame'
2008
Lady Gaga released her debut album 'The Fame', which spawned hit singles 'Just Dance', 'Poker Face', and 'Paparazzi', achieving global success.
The Monster Ball Tour
2009-2011
She embarked on 'The Monster Ball Tour', which became the highest-grossing concert tour for a debut headlining artist, grossing $227.4 million.
Second Album 'Born This Way'
2011
Lady Gaga released her second album 'Born This Way', which debuted at number one in both the UK and US, and was certified 3x Platinum in the UK and 2x Platinum in the US.
Third Album 'Artpop'
2013
She released her third album 'Artpop', featuring 'Applause' and reaching number one in the UK and US, showcasing her continued success.
Collaboration with Tony Bennett
2014
Lady Gaga collaborated with Tony Bennett on the jazz album 'Cheek To Cheek', which won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
