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Michigan's Bay City Wants Second Chance To Honor Madonna With A Key To The City
April 8, 2008
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: April 8, 2008 12:27 PM
BAY CITY, Mich. --
A city that more than two decades ago declined to honor Madonna with a key to the city wants the singer to give it a second chance.
Mayor Charles M. Brunner has written a letter inviting Madonna, who grew up in Bay City and the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills, to accept a key to the city, The Bay City Times reported.
"We have always been proud of your accomplishments but recently your induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reminded us that we need to honor you with the highest honor that Bay City can offer," the letter says.
The Associated Press sent an e-mail Saturday seeking comment from a publicist for the 49-year-old singer.
Madonna was considered for the honor in 1985, but some thought she was too risque, the newspaper said. It also said the city in the late 1980s refused to accept a sculpture of Madonna from an Italian artist, citing a belief that her popularity would fade in time.
Now, Guy Greve, president of the Bay Arts Council, wants to commission an artist to sculpt a statue of Madonna.
"The local arts council would like to pay homage for her artistic contributions," he said. "I could see a sculpture of her in Bay City. One of Madonna's famous poses could be made into a sculpture."
City Commissioner Christopher J. Shannon, who fronts a local rock band, is planning a Madonna tribute album. He hopes to recruit local musicians to cover hits such as "Like a Virgin" and "Express Yourself."
Madonna's new album, "Hard Candy," will be released April 29.
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