Overview
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), more commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. 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.
Born and raised in Minneapolis, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 19, soon releasing the albums For You (1978) and Prince (1979). He went on to achi...
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) Susan Moonsie (1980-1985) |
| Parent(s) | John L. Nelson |
| Siblings | Tyka Nelson |
| Role(s) | ProducerAcoustic GuitarGuitarKeyboardEngineerVocalLead 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) |
