Overview
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, he was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona and wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, and hip hop. He often played most or all instruments on his recordings.
Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at age nineteen, releasing the albums For You (1978) and Prince (1979). He went on to achieve critical success with the innovative albums Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981) and 1999 (1982). His sixth album, Purple Rain (1984), ...
Facts
| Also performed as | Camille |
| Also known as | Prince Rogers Nelson |
| Born | 7 June 1958, in Minneapolis |
| Died | 21 Apr. 2016 (Aged: 57), in Chanhassen |
| Area | United States |
| Years active | 39 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Gender | Male |
| Married to | Mayte Garcia (1996-2000) |
| Involved with | Kim Basinger (1989-1989) |
| Parent(s) | John L. Nelson |
| Siblings | Tyka Nelson |
| Role(s) | ProducerGuitarKeyboardEngineerVocalLead VocalsMixArt Direction |
| Label(s) | Warner Bros. RecordsNPG RecordsPaisley ParkSabotageEye RecordsTHUNDERBALLLegacyWarner Records[no label]The Prince Estate |
| Label management | NPG Records (label founder)Zinc Records (label founder)Controversy Music (personal publisher) |
