Prince
Prince Rogers Nelson
Prince is an American singer from Minneapolis, Minnesota active since 1976.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Producer
- From
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Born
- June 7, 1958
- Years active
- 1976–2016
Early life
A Minneapolis native and self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Prince Nelson played nearly every instrument on his early records, developing the genre-fusing "Minneapolis sound."
Career
His albums "1999," the soundtrack "Purple Rain," "Sign o' the Times," and a vast catalog blended funk, rock, soul, and pop, and he famously battled his label over artistic and master ownership.
Major achievements
He won seven Grammy Awards and an Academy Award, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and is regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Legacy
Prince was a singular virtuoso and showman whose boundary-defying artistry and fight for creative ownership influenced generations.
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