From David Bowie To Gwen Stefani: Creating Lady Gaga

See all of the star's influences...

October 13, 2010 | Photo by WENN.com

As a Los Angeles-based singer challenges Lady Gaga to a singing-contest claiming she is simply a product of the music industry, Gigwise has taken a look at the musicians who inspired the star.

The singer's influences have come under growing scrutiny in recent months, with everyone from M.I.A to Grace Jones accusing her of copying their style.

And now Alisa Apps claims Lady Gaga is simply a “plastic doll” created to make money.

Now you can decide whether or not Lady Gaga is the real deal by checking out our feature below, which includes everyone from Madonna to Sir Elton John.

What do you think? Is Lady Gaga real or fake? Post your thoughts in the comment form below.

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Blondie - While many have singled out their similar looks, it’s her punk-edge that Lady Gaga has most notably taken from Blondie’s Debbie Harry. Both are dynamic stage performers, yet still manage to maintain a level of unpredictability and outrageousness - which are two characteristics that’s sent millions of people around the world out to watch Lady Gaga over the last 18 months.

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real, shes very real, regardless of weaher you like her or not, shes a musician,singer and SONGWRITER,all of the people shes supposedly similar are nothing alike apart from the concept of being weird which is very old. even the mostsimilar artists are nothing like her musically which is the important thing.
~ by lucseacroft 10/13/2010 Report
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i cant stand the attention whore
~ by sabz 10/13/2010 Report
Omg gaga created to make money xx OMG NO, i think its easy to attack someone especially if your career has ended,.GAGA is more than a L.A star, she is an institution, thee biggest gay icon of the 21st century and has had the most dominant impact upon fashion. How could a fake creation achieve so much in such a small amount of time and have such a devoted fanbase xx GAGA THE GAYS LOVE YOU X
~ by gregory w smith 10/13/2010 Report
Influenced, fair enough. The insults underneath the photos is completely unnecessary.
~ by hausofjay 10/13/2010 Report
VERY MUCH REAL....SHE IS A SPECTACULAR AMAZING SINGER LIVE. IT'S ONLY BECAUSE OF HER STAND-OUT STYLE WHY PEOPLE THINK SHE'S FAKE....DO PEOPLE NEVER LISTEN TO THE VOCALS AT THE BASE OF THE MADNESS? They are the fake only influenced by the media that can't see the great gaga beneath the surface!
~ by James 10/13/2010 Report