MadonnaTribe reader Richard from Brisbane, Australia, has sent us this bit of Madonna memories to share it with the Tribe. here is what he wrote:

“Hi there

I’ve been reading boards and messages from people who say that Madonna has raised them over her 20 year career. I would like to share my Madonna-Life with fellow Tribers, if you wish.

I’m 17 (and yes that is young!) and I’ve grown up with Madonna. Since I was 2 months old, I was dancing to . I was always the big fan in my family. I used to put on Madonna when I was 3 at 2am… and switch on the vacuum cleaner, and dance.

I had the honour of gracing her presence (even though she didnt know I was there!) at the Girlie Show at ANZ Stadium in Brisbane, Australia on November 24th 1993. I was a mere 6 years old… God Bless My Parents!!!!

I remember when I was told Madonna was coming to Australia – I cried – and I would not stop nagging my parents to go. So we went, my entire family!! We had tickets in the nosebleed section…but I didnt mind. It was MADONNA! It started to rain…as the circus music came on. I was covered by a garbage bag….(yes…a garbage bag) to protect me from the rain. Madonna rose from the floor with the whip and mask and I cried like a BABY! I was a mess until the end of Fever….(keep in mind, I was 6 years old!) From that moment in time, she changed my life. Ever since, she’s been my backbone.

Bringing me up though the hard times – realising I was gay and coming out – her music really inspired me to become who I am today. And she guided me through some amazingly happy times – Birthdays, Parties, Performances. She is the main reason I have done 11 years of performing. Its sad that I will not get to see her this time around but hopefully in the future, I can once again grace her presence.

I will continue to love and adore her for woman she has become and the icon she is. She is truly the reason I am alive and kicking today. Her music has really saved me from making some disastrous decisions.

For that, I am eternally endebted to her.

Thanks MTribe for letting me express my memories and feelings to other Madonna fans.”

Thank You.

Richard
Brisbane, Australia

Two simple words from the Tribe to thank Richard: “You Rock!”