Prince Rogers Nelson R.I.P.

Musician, Songwriter, Producer

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA • Born 0000-00-00 • Died 2016-04-21 • American

In memoriam — Prince Rogers Nelson passed away on 2016-04-21. Their legacy lives on.

Biography

Prince was a visionary musician known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide vocal range. He sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His album Purple Rain is considered one of the greatest albums ever recorded.

Fun Facts

He played 27 different musical instruments.
He changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol in 1993.
Purple Rain won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.
He owned Paisley Park, a massive recording complex.

Before & Now

Before

Filmography

Movies