Overview
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, and director. Widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time, he often played most or all instruments on his recordings. He was known for his flamboyant and androgynous persona, eclectic work, and wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams.
Prince's music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, and hip hop. He pioneered the Minneapolis sound, a funk rock subgenre that emerged in the late 1970s. He had a prolific output, releasing 39 albums during his life, with a vast array of unreleased projects left in a vault at his home after his death. It is believed that the vault contains dozens of fully produced albums and over 50 music videos that have never been released, along with various ot...
Facts
| Also performed as | CamilleAlexander NevermindPaisley Park |
| Born | 7/6/1958, in Minneapolis |
| Died | 21/4/2016 (Aged: 57), in Chanhassen |
| Area | United States |
| Years active | 39 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Gender | Male |
| Married to | Mayte Garcia (1996-2000)Mayte Garcia |
| Involved with | Susannah MelvoinKim Basinger (1989-1989) |
| Parent(s) | John L. Nelson |
| Sibling(s) | Tyka Nelson |
| Role(s) | Art DirectionProducerPerformerEngineerVocalLead VocalsGuitarKeyboardMix |
| Label(s) | Warner Bros. RecordsNPG RecordsPaisley ParkEye RecordsTHUNDERBALLSabotageWarner RecordsLegacy[no label]PR-Records |
| Label management | NPG Records (label founder)Zinc Records (label founder)Controversy Music (personal publisher) |
