Better known as Lady Gaga, Stefani Germanotta is inspired by glam rockers such as David Bowie and Queen, as well as pop singers such as Madonna and Michael Jackson. She is also inspired by fashion, which she has said is an essential component of her songwriting and performances. In 2009, after having opened for New Kids on the Block and the Pussycat Dolls, she embarked on her first headlining tour, The Fame Ball Tour. Despite her vast success, very little is known about the woman behind the outlandish costumes - very few even know her real name. This is a detailed and in-depth look at the person behind the persona.