
1958–2016
Musical genius who blended funk, rock, pop, and R&B into a revolutionary sound.
Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. He is regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Won 7 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award
'Purple Rain' sold over 25 million copies
Played 27 instruments
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004
Prince broke genre boundaries and challenged industry norms, proving that artistic independence and commercial success could coexist.