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Who Was Prince?

Prince's early music career saw the release of Prince, Dirty Mind and Controversy, which drew attention for their fusion of religious and sexual themes. He then released the popular albums and Purple Rain, cementing his superstar status with No. 1 hits like "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy." A seven-time Grammy winner, Prince had a prodigious output that included later albums like Diamonds and Pearls, The Gold Experience and Musicology. He died on April 21, , from an accidental drug overdose.

Early Life

Famed singer, songwriter and musical innovator Prince was born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, , in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His parents were John Nelson, a musician whose stage name was Prince Rogers, and Mattie Shaw, a jazz singer who performed with the Prince Rogers Band.

Prince became interested in music at a young age and taught himself how to play the piano, guitar and drums. His parents broke up when h

Prince Bio: Life Story of the Legendary Prince Rogers Nelson

Prince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Prince (1958–2016) - MNopedia

Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis on June 7, , the son of jazz singer Mattie Della (née Shaw) and pianist and songwriter John Lewis Nelson.

Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree

Prince - Songs, Death & Life - Biography

Prince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, , in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Birthday June 7, ; Birth Sign Gemini ; Birthplace Minneapolis, MN ; DEATH DATE (age 57).

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Prince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.