Prince Rogers Nelson better known as simply "
Prince" or "
The Artist Formerly Known as Prince" was born on this day, June 7, in 1958. He was an
American singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist,
philanthropist and record producer. He was a musical
innovator 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 died on April 21, 2016, at his Paisley Park home and studio in
Minneapolis; he was 57 years old.
Prince on the Viewfinder:
Purple Rain
Prince on the Net:
Instead of hate, celebrate!
~ Prince