| First Name |
Prince
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| Middle Name |
Rogers
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| Last Name |
Nelson
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| Full Name at Birth |
Prince Rogers Nelson
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| Alternative Name |
The Artist, Jamie Starr, Christopher, Alexander Nevermind, The Purple One, Joey Coco, The Artist Formerly Known As Prince ( TAFKAP ), Prince Nelson, O(+>, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, Tafkap, His Royal Badness, Skipper, The High Priest of Pop, The Prince of Funk, Prince Rogers Nelson, Prince, The Artist Formerly Know as Prince (TAFKAP), Christopher Tracy, Tora Tora, The Kid
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| Birthday |
7th June, 1958
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| Birthplace |
Mount Sinai Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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| Died |
21st April, 2016
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| Place of Death |
Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Accidental fentanyl overdose
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| Buried |
Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota, USA
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| Height |
5' 3½" (161 cm)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Light
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Big Curly Hair., Clothes.
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Jahovah's Witness
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Minneapolis Central High School
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| Occupation Text |
Singer • songwriter • multi-instrumentalist • musician • record producer • actor • filmmaker
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
his classic catalogue of hit songs like 'Purple Rain,' 'Kiss' and 'Little Red Corvette,' and for his starring role as the Kid in the epic 1984 rock musical film Purple Rain
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Minneapolis Sound, Psychedelic Rock, Funk, New Wave, Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul, Synthpop
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| Music Genre |
Pop, Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1976–present, 1976–2016, 1975–2016
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| Music Style |
Funk, Urban, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Club/Dance, Electronic, R&B, Dance-Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Alternative/ Indie Rock, Hard Rock, College Rock
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| Music Mood |
Party/Celebratory, Whimsical, Sexual, Quirky, Sensual, Brash, Playful, Passionate, Freewheeling, Sexy, Energetic, Bravado, Eccentric, Swaggering, Exuberant, Joyous, Messy, Spicy, Bright, Lively, Exciting
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| Instrument |
Bass, Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Saxophone, Harmonica, Linn Drum, Bass, Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Piano
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| Record Label |
Warner Bros., Paisley Park, Columbia, Arista, Universal, EMI, NPG
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| Associated Acts |
Wendy & Lisa, Morris Day, Sheila E., Vanity 6, Apollonia 6, Mazarati, 94 East, Madhouse, Andy Allo, 3rdeyegirl, Anna Fantastic, Sheena Easton, Martika, Janelle Monáe, Judith Hill, Candy Dulfer, Sinead O'Connor, The Bangles, Andre Cymone, Chaka Khan, The Family, The New Power Generation, The Revolution, The Time
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| Official Websites |
npmusiclub.com, yahoomusic.com, www.prince.org, www.lotusflow3r.com, www.nndb.com/people/836/000023767/, http://officialprincemusic.com
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| Father |
John L. Nelson (musician) Deceased
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| Mother |
Mattie Della (Shaw) Deceased
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| Brother |
John (half-brother), Duane (Half Brother) Deceased 2011, Mar
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| Sister |
Tika Evene, Sharon (Half-sister), Lorna (Half-sister) Deceased 2006, Norrine (Half Sister)
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Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. A guitar virtuoso known for his genre-crossing work, wide-ranging singing voice and flamboyant stage appearances, Prince is regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time. His innovative music integrated a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. Prince pioneered the late 1970s Minneapolis sound, a funk rock subgenre drawing from synth-pop and new wave.
