P!nk: Biography of the Pop Rock Icon
American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress renowned for her powerful vocals, rebellious persona, and acrobatic stage performances.
P!nk (born Alecia Beth Moore) emerged in the late 1990s, transitioning from R&B beginnings to become a multi-platinum pop-rock artist. Known for hits like 'Get the Party Started,' 'So What,' and 'Just Like a Pill,' she has sold over 135 million records worldwide. Her career includes three Grammy Awards, seven MTV VMAs, and a reputation for high-energy live shows combining aerial acrobatics with vocal prowess. Beyond music, she advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, animal welfare, and mental health awareness.
- Her stage name 'P!nk' originated from childhood, referencing both the color (due to her rosy cheeks) and the character Mr. Pink from Reservoir Dogs. She added the exclamation point for uniqueness.
- P!nk married motocross racer Carey Hart in 2006. Their relationship survived a 2008 separation before reconciling, with Hart proposing during a race via pit-board sign reading: 'Will You Marry Me?'. They have two children.
- In 2017, she delivered a critically acclaimed speech about body image and self-worth at the MTV VMAs while accepting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, later released as the song 'Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken.'
- She nearly died from an overdose of ecstasy at 16, an experience she credits with refocusing her life on music and health.
- P!nk is an outspoken activist, donating millions to charities like UNICEF, Human Rights Campaign, and animal shelters, and frequently criticizing political figures for social injustice.