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List added by tartan_skirt on 18 February 2009 09:51
The Queens of Burlesque |
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  4.5 1911-1970 (age 59)
One of the biggest names in the history of Burlesque, she put the "tease" into "striptease". She was a main star at Minsky's Burlesque and was frequently arrested in raids on the establishment.  Also featured in: Pin-Ups (1930s) 
9 1906-1975 (age 68)
Famous now for her iconic Danse banane, Josephine Baker was not only a dancer but a civil rights activist, the first African American woman to star in a major film, and when she became a French citizen in 1937 received the highest French military honour during WWII.  Also featured in: Pin-Ups (1930s) 
8 1918-2008 (age 89)
Britton had a truly amazing figure, including an 18 inch waist, and continued to perform until she was around 40 years old.  Also featured in: The Hourglass Figure 
8 1914-1999 (age 84)
Performed at Minsky's Burlesque, she was a well-known Burlesque artist in the 1940's.  
8 1918-1999 (80)
Nowadays not so well-known, but in the 1940's and 50's was among Gypsy Rose Lee and Ann Corio as one of the biggest names in burlesque and striptease. She was married six times and gets a mention in the Rocky Horror song "Don't Dream It".  Also featured in: Pin-Ups (1950s) 
8 1904-1979 (age 75)
Made famous for her dances involving ostrich feather fans and large balloon bubbles, Rand was an iconic figure in the world of Burlesque. Arrested a few times because of her act.  Also featured in: Pin-Ups (1930s) 
8 1928-now
Still alive and performing on stage today, Storm was famous in the 1950's and 60's alongside Blaze Starr and Lili St. Cyr. Her natural measurements of 44DD-25-35 and bright red hair made her stand out especially.  
7 1932-now
Another blazing redhead, Starr was made famous by her innovative and daring acts including undressing on an apparently burning sofa, and having a panther help strip her. When the panther died she decided she would instead imitate the animal and crawl around the stage on all fours herself, this got her arrested for obscenity in Philadelphia.  
7 1914-1964 (age 50)
A British performer who during WWII entertained the troops with her show and after opened the first striptease show in the West End of London, titled The Whitehall Follies. She had a 34-23-36 figure.  
8 1915-2001 (age 86)
A lesser-known American starlet who often had snakes included in her acts.  
7.1 1923-2008 (age 85)
Burlesque artist, bondage/fetish model, and Pin-Up girl, Bettie Page is an icon of the Rockabilly subculture of the 1950's. She brings her own image to Burlesque and stands out most appropriately. With her hourglass figure (measuring 36-23-36 1/2) and prominent style and attitude, she is truly a woman to be remembered.  Also featured in: Pin-Ups (1950s) tartan_skirt's rating:
 
6.1 1972-now
A main figure of the New Burlesque movement and revival in popularity, most people know her name, whether it be from her Burlesque performances and style, or her marriage to rock star Marilyn Manson. Her hourglass figure is another impressive one, even if her breasts are fake. Her waistline has been naturally reduced to 22 inches through tightlacing, though can be condensed further to 16.5 inches in a corset. Her iconic act involves her sitting in an oversized Martini glass.  Also featured in: The Hourglass Figure tartan_skirt's rating:
7 1978-now
Winner of the 2007 Miss Exotic World Pageant, Immodesty Blaize is British Burlesque artist of mixed European descent.  
4 1979-now
Jami Deadly is a Burlesque artist, Marilyn Monroe impersonator and neo-pin-up girl.  CommentsLogin or Signup to post a comment |
Description
Here are the big Burlesque artists of the new and old. There are no ordinary strippers here. These are the crème de la crème of artistic ecdysiasts who took off their clothes with passion and with flare. Who dared to be different and rock the world. Some key missing figures: Lydia Thompson (1838-1908) A British woman accredited with taking the Burlesque style of dancing from France to America. Millie DeLeon (c.1873 - 1922) Actual name Millie Lawrence, she was often noted as "The first real queen of American Burlesque." Lilly "The Cat" Christine (1923-1965) Some history for you. Associated Lists Pin-Ups (early 1900s) (by Danie) Pin-Ups (1930s) (by Danie) Pin-Ups (1940s) (by Danie) Pin-Ups (1950s) (by Danie) The Hourglass Figure (by Prelude)
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Very good! =]