Imagine living a life without music; how monotonous would that be?Music is the greatest companion in our day-to-day lives. People and places come and go, but our playlist remains constant.Happy or sad, we have music to soothe our souls. It is due to this utmost significance of music that the music artists of this era have achieved great success and immense respect.In an otherwise competitive world, the magic created by these music artists is a happy recourse for plenty of us. One such celebrated musician is Pink. Yes, we are sure you must have hummed to her song ‘Just give me a reason’ and her solo number 1 hit on the billboard So what’. Pink is known for her raw, outspoken, and bold lyrics. Her live performances are electric, filled with stunning acrobatic performances, and her soulful voice. Here, we will be tracing the journey of Pink from an ordinary girl who was mocked for being masculine and lived in an abusive household to being one of the finest singers in the history of music.After reading more about the career of the popular singer, also check Adele facts and Adam Levine facts.Fun Facts About PinkAlecia Beth Moore’s stage name is Pink. She was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, US on 8 September 1979. Her stage name pink is stylized in her albums as ‘P!nk’. There are wide speculations as to how and where this name came from.Pink has had pink hair for most of her career. It has led many to believe that her stage name is derived from her hair color. However, the truth is that Pink dyes her hair to fit her theatrical persona.The name ‘P!nk’ was not a deliberate choice but a nickname that had followed almost all her life.With the release of the film ‘Reservoir Dogs’, it became well-known. The movie had several characters but her friends chose Mr. Pink, which her friends alleged had an uncanny resemblance to her. Mr. Pink has a kind, smart and feisty personality.This label of Mr. Pink followed her closely even as she took the stage. From the first time she was on the stage until now, she is identified by her stage name, Pink.From a young age, she took a keen interest in gymnastics. She competed in gymnastics for eight years, from the ages of four to twelve.By the time she was 14, she’d started writing her own songs and was performing every Friday night at a club in Philadelphia.The 2006 song ‘Who Knew’ was inspired by Sekou Harris, a close friend of Pink.Before going solo, Pink was a part of several bands, beginning with ‘Middleground’ when she was in high school.She was 14 at the time she auditioned for a show with the all-female band ‘Basic Instinct’, and was accepted, but the group disbanded before any songs were released.When she was 16, she and two other females formed the R&B group ‘Choice’, which signed with L.A. Reid’s LaFace Records. Although no album was ever released, the song ‘Key to My Heart’ was featured on the soundtrack of the 1996 film ‘Kazaam’.Pink was extremely fascinated and obsessed with Madonna and considered herself Madonna’s long-lost daughter.It is said that she had once recorded a song for US President Barack Obama, The song, sadly, never came to see the light of day.Pink is a multi-talented performer who can sing, dance, and act. She has proven her acting prowess in past movies such as ‘Charlie’s Angels’, ‘Full Throttle’, ‘Get Him to the Greek’, ‘Thanks for Sharing’, ‘Happy Feet Two’, ‘Rollerball’, and ‘Catacombs’.Facts About Pink’s careerHaving started to perform on stage at the early age of 14 years, Pink rose to fame through her solo album ‘Can’t Take Me Home’. Years since her debut, she holds on to her fame and continues to entertain her audience with her music.‘Can’t Take Me Home’, Pink’s debut album, was a commercial triumph. On the Billboard 200 chart, the album opened at number 26 and has been certified as double platinum.The album sold above two million copies in the USA. The album was also highly popular in Australia and Canada where almost four million copies of the album were sold.The album was critically acclaimed as well. She won the trophy for Best New Female Artist of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards in 2000.Pink earned her first Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for this song.Her second album ‘Missundaztood’ was released in 2001. The name was a distorted form of the word misunderstood.Through the album, Pink intended to depict how the world had misunderstood her and created a false image of her in their minds. The album proved commercially successful and many of the album’s songs became a worldwide hit. ‘Don’t Let Me Get Me’, ‘Just Like a Pill’, ‘Get the Party Started’, and ‘Family Portrait’ were great hits.Pink was crowned the most popular female artist on the Billboard 200 in the year 2002.Later on, she released singles, ‘Trouble’, and ‘God is a Dj’. For her song ‘Trouble’, Pink received the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards.The song ‘Stupid Girls’ was a great smash, and the music video for this song became a sensation all over the world. The album’s other tracks, such as ‘Who Knew,’ ‘Nobody Knows,’ ‘Dear Mr. President,’ and ‘Leave Me Alone (I’m Lonely),’ were also successful.Pink then embarked on a concert tour in support of the album ‘I’m Not Dead’, which broke the previously set record for the most people attending a female artist’s arena tour.‘So What’ became her second number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100 on 18 September 2008. This is also called one of the greatest hits delivered by Pink.For her aerial show, she earned a standing ovation at the 2010 Grammy Awards, where she performed her song ‘Glitter in the Air’.Her ‘The Truth About Love’ album released in 2012m became one of the greatest commercial hits of Pink’s career.‘Just Give Me a Reason’, a song from the album features fun’s Nate Ruess on guest vocals. It was the biggest successful single from ‘The Truth About Love’, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in more than 20 countries and became Pink’s fourth number-one smash.She established the band ‘You+Me’ in collaboration with singer-songwriter Dallas Green. You+me released their first album in the year 2014. The name of the album was ‘Rose Ave.’Pink was honored with a place for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 5 February 2019.Her latest album was released on 26 April 2019, named ‘Hurts 2B Human’.20 years since her debut, she continues to strive for excellence and this undying passion for music makes her a pop icon.Pink has won three Grammy Awards, seven MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, five World Music Awards, and one Emmy Award.Pink’s Childhood FactsPink was born to Jim and Judy Moore and given the name Alecia Beth Moore. Her mother worked as a nurse at a hospital and her father was an insurance agent.At the age of 10 years, her parents split. The early separation of her parents affected her mentally. She never discussed what went wrong or acknowledged how it affected her until many years later.She attended Central Bucks High School West, and she suffered from asthma as a child.Pink received her first tattoo and tongue piercing when she was 12 years old.She sang passionately and was even a part of the ‘Middleground’ high school band.When her parents divorced, Pink moved to live with her mother, but she was kicked out when she was 15 years old owing to her lifestyle.She then moved in with her father. This was the turning point of her life where she began taking music with utmost seriousness.She took up odd jobs to earn a living at the beginning of her career and she worked at McDonald’s during her early days.Despite coming from a troubled childhood, Pink took the course of her action when the time was ripe. Her life did not change overnight, it changed because she worked for it day in and day out.Facts About Pink’s SongsAn illustrious career over 20 years does not come without its share of stories. Any successful artist uses their personal life experience and expresses their grief through their music. Pink’s songs are no different. Let’s look at her some of the biggest hits and the interesting stories of her life hidden therein.‘So What’ is about Pink’s divorce from her motocross rider husband Carey Hart. Pink makes multiple references to her relationship with her ex-husband and described how she was not sure where he had disappeared to.‘Cover Me In Sunshine’ is a song is written together by Pink and her daughter Willow Sage Hart describing their relationship of mutual love and care.Pink wrote a letter to her daughter in the form of the song ‘All I Know So Far’. She told her life story through this. In the music video, both her ex-husband and daughter appeared several times.The song ‘Family Portrait’ is about her family and how it was about to split apart. The song gives a raw depiction of the emotional turmoil that a child faces from the perspective of a child.The song ‘I Don’t Believe You’ was written at the time when pink separated from her husband, Carey Hart. This is a sad and heartbreaking song that depicts the grief of separation.The song ‘Please Don’t Leave Me’ was written with Pink’s realization of her share of mistakes in the relationship with her ex-husband.Pink is an American Singer with a multi-platinum smash hit and a record deal in their music career starting from her first song.Pink uses a Janet Jackson Microphone when singing.Willow sage, her first child was born in 2011.Pink started her career in music since she always wanted to live on her own money.There was a Pink vs. Spice Girls compilation album.Starting from a young age, pop star and singer pink gave a debut hit song and has continued to release hit after hit.Popstar and singer Pink became very well renowned eventually. Pink continues to leave her mark with her music. She has been one of the most consistent and authentic performers in the world.Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly facts for everyone to enjoy! 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