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Prince

Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, philanthropist, dancer, filmmaker and record producer. He was a musical innovator who was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the film Purple Rain. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of 100 Greatest Artists, "the most influential artists of the rock & roll era".

Prince was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and developed an interest in music as a young child. He signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. at the age of 18, and released his debut album For You in 1978. His 1979 album Prince went platinum, and his next three records—Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982)—continued his success, showcasing Prince's prominently sexual lyrics and blending of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as the Revolution and released Purple Rain, the soundtrack album to his eponymous 1984 film debut. It quickly became his most critically and commercially successful release, spending 24 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 and selling over 20 million units worldwide. After releasing the albums Around the World in a Day (1985) and Parade (1986), The Revolution disbanded, and Prince released the double album Sign o' the Times (1987) as a solo artist. He released three more solo albums before debuting the New Power Generation band in 1991.

In 1993, while in a contractual dispute with Warner Bros., he changed his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol also known as the "Love Symbol", and began releasing new albums at a faster pace to remove himself from contractual obligations. He released five records between 1994 and 1996 before signing with Arista Records in 1998. In 2000, he began referring to himself as "Prince" again. He released 16 albums after that, including the platinum-selling Musicology (2004). His final album, Hit n Run Phase Two, was first released on the Tidal streaming service on December 12, 2015. Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57.

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  • BIRTH 07/06/1958
  • DEATH 21/04/2016
  • Country United States
  • SHOWS 4
  • MOVIES 9
  • DIRECTOR 4
  • SCRIPT 1
  • PRODUCTION 1

Shows (4)

New Girl
New Girl
Prince
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
American Idol
American Idol
Self - Guest
Muppets Tonight
Muppets Tonight
Himself

Movies (9)

Purple Rain
Purple Rain
The Kid
Night Flight: Born Again
Night Flight: Born Again
Self
Graffiti Bridge
Graffiti Bridge
The Kid
Prince: Sign O' the Times
Prince: Sign O' the Times
Himself
Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold
Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o'…
Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection
Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls…
Docteur Prince & Mister Jackson
Docteur Prince & Mister Jackson
Himself (archive footage)
Prince - Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Prince - Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF
Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF

Director (4)

Graffiti Bridge
Graffiti Bridge
Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold
Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o'…
Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF
Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF
Prince: Sign O' the Times
Prince: Sign O' the Times

Script

Graffiti Bridge
Graffiti Bridge

Production

Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold
Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o'…