The Mermaids Of Pop: Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Madonna And More

Erika Brooks Adickman | May 29, 2012 4:16 pm

With Memorial Day behind us, our minds have officially turned to summer — and the beach, of course. And while the ocean has long been the muse of musicians, pop has also had a longstanding love affair with mermaids. We don’t know what it is about the mythological creatures of the deep, but our favorite pop icons have used them for lyrical inspiration, music video motifs and elaborate costume costumes. Take the plunge and see eight uses of mermaids that have made the biggest splash in music.