Is there a more enduring icon in the world of performance than Cher? It sometimes feels like she's been with us forever. That's because she's been making music for more than fifty years, starting out in the 1960s as part of her iconic partnership with her husband, Sonny Bono. The 60s were just humble beginnings compared to what came later, though. By the time the 70s were over, Cher was one of the most famous women in the world.
Cher seemed undecided about whether to pursue music or acting very early on in her career, having acting credits in the 60s just as her music career was starting to take off. Eventually, she combined both together, appearing in 'The Sonny and Cher Show' and variations on the theme for virtually the entire decade, making American audiences feel like they knew her as well as they knew their neighbors.