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Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, philanthropist, dancer, filmmaker and record producer. He was a musical innovator who was 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 was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and developed an interest in music as a young child. He signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. at the age of 18, and released his debut album For You in 1978. His 1979 album Prince went platinum, and his next three records—Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982)—continued his success, showcasing Prince's prominently sexual lyrics and blending of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as the Revolution and released Purple Rain, the soundtrack album to his eponymous 1984 film debut. It quickly became his most critically and commercially successful release, spending 24 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 and selling over 20 million units worldwide. After releasing the albums Around the World in a Day (1985) and Parade (1986), The Revolution disbanded, and Prince released the double album Sign o' the Times (1987) as a solo artist. He released three more solo albums before debuting the New Power Generation band in 1991.

In 1993, while in a contractual dispute with Warner Bros., he changed his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol also known as the "Love Symbol", and began releasing new albums at a faster pace to remove himself from contractual obligations. He released five records between 1994 and 1996 before signing with Arista Records in 1998. In 2000, he began referring to himself as "Prince" again. He released 16 albums after that, including the platinum-selling Musicology (2004). His final album, Hit n Run Phase Two, was first released on the Tidal streaming service on December 12, 2015. Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57.

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Prince: My Name Is

2023

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TMZ Presents Prince Fatal Secrets

2022

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Prince: Piano and a Microphone Tour

2016

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Prince: Budapest

2011

Prince: The Art of Musicology

2004

Prince: Rave un2 the Year 2000

2000

Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor

1994

3 Chains o' Gold

1994

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Prince & The New Power Generation - Live at Glam Slam

1992

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Graffiti Bridge

1990

as The Kid

Prince in Tokyo '90 Nude Tour

1990

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Batdance

1989

Prince: Lovesexy Live

1988

Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987

1987

as Self

Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium

1987

Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm

1986

Under the Cherry Moon

1986

as Christopher Tracy

Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE

1986

Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600

1986

Prince and the Revolution: Live at the Omni, Atlanta

1985

Purple Rain

1984

as The Kid

Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain

1983

Prince and the Revolution: The Homecoming

1983

Prince: 1999 Live In Houston 12/29/82

1982

Prince: Capitol Theatre

1982

Prince - Dirty Mind Paris '81

1981

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Prince - Dirty Mind New York '81

1981

The Book of Prince

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Prince & The New Power Generation: Live At Glam Slam 1992

2023

Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 3)

2013

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Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 2)

2013

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Prince - 3 Nights, 3 Shows

2013

Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 1)

2013

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Prince - Welcome 2 America : Live at the Forum

2011

Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York

2010

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Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Late Show)

2009

Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Early Show)

2009

Prince: Montreux Like Jazz

2009

Prince: Club Nokia

2009

Prince: 21 Nights in London

2008

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Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

2005

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Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)

2004

Prince - Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas

2003

Prince: Beautiful Strange

1998

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Prince: Love 4 One Another

1996

Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold

1994

Prince: The Beautiful Experience

1994

Prince: The Hits Collection

1993

Prince: The Undertaker

1993

Prince: The Ryde Dyvine

1992

Prince And The New Power Generation: Act I

1992

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Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection

1992

Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF

1992

Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off

1991

Prince in Japan '90

1990

Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990

1990

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

1989

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Hodgepodge

2025

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Bruce Springsteen, le chanteur qui murmurait à l'oreille de l'Amérique

2024

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Prince and His Songs at the BBC

2024

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The Greatest Night in Pop

2024

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They All Came Out to Montreux

2023

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George Michael: Freedom Uncut

2022

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Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

2020

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Prince: The Peach and Black Times

2019

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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

2019

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The Minnesota Sound

2019

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The Last 24 hours: Prince

2019

Prince: Sexy Mother F*****

2018

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The Prince Story: Icon, Genius... Slave

2017

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Prince: Purple Reign

2017

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Night Flight: Born Again

2016

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Mavis!

2015

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Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business

2014

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Prince: A Purple Reign

2011

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Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson

2009

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Prince: 21 Nights in London

2008

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Prince - The Glory Years

2008

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George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein

2006

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Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

2005

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State of Fear

1997

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

1995

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Prince: Unauthorized

1992

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Prince: Musical Portrait

1989

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Prince: Sign O' the Times

1987

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Prince and the Revolution: Live

1985

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Prince: Love 4 One Another

1996

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Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold

1994

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Prince: The Beautiful Experience

1994

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3 Chains o' Gold

1994

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Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF

1992

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Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off

1991

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Graffiti Bridge

1990

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Prince: Sign O' the Times

1987

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Under the Cherry Moon

1986

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Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event

2023

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Girl 6

1996

Music

The Joffrey Ballet: Billboards - Music By Prince

1994

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Graffiti Bridge

1990

Original Music Composer

Batman

1989

Songs

Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987

1987

Music

Prince: Sign O' the Times

1987

Music

Under the Cherry Moon

1986

Original Music Composer

Purple Rain

1984

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Prince - Rock in Rio

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Prince

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