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![]() Prince performing during the Nude Tour in Tokyo, Japan, in 1990 | |
Born | Prince Rogers Nelson June 7, 1958 |
Died | April 21, 2016 Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S | (aged 57)
Cause of death | Accidental fentanyl and opioid intoxication |
Resting place | Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S. |
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Years active | 1975–2016 |
Spouse(s) | Mayte Garcia (m. 1996–1999, divorced) Manuela Testolini (m. 2001–2006, divorced) |
Children | 1 (deceased) |
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Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, piano, keyboards, tambourine, sitar, synthesizer, clavinet, drums, oud, finger cymbals, timpani, violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, marimba, trumpet, percussion, accordion, koto, flute, clarinet, saxophone, harmonica, Linn Drum |
Labels | Warner Bros., Paisley Park, NPG, EMI, Columbia, Arista |
Website | artofficialage |
Prince Rogers Nelson (better known as Prince) (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American musician and dancer. They were born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
They were known for blending erotic lyrics with funk rock and technology. They had ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career.[1] Their releases have sold over 350 million copies worldwide.[2] From 1993 to 2000, Prince changed his name to a glyph. Since this symbol was impossible to pronounce, people began calling them "The Artist Formerly Known As Prince."
In addition to their own musical career, he was a "talent promoter" for the careers of Sheila E., Carmen Electra, The Time and Vanity 6.[1]
Prince has sold over 400 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time.[3] They won seven Grammy Awards,[4] a Golden Globe Award,[5] and an Academy Award.[6][7] Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.[8] They was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. This was the first year he was eligible.[9]
On April 21, 2016, Prince died of a fentanyl overdose at their Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota at the age of 57.