Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, and actor. Often credited as an influence on music and one of the greatest musicians of his era, he pioneered the Minneapolis sound and was influential in the evolution of various other genres of music.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Minneapolis
- Educated at
- Middle Tennessee State UniversityCentral High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Awards🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🏆 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor🏆 Songwriters Hall of Fame
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Timeline
1958
Born
Birth2016
Died
Death
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