Prince
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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Bruce Springsteen, le chanteur qui murmurait à l'oreille de l'Amérique
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Prince and His Songs at the BBC
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The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
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Prince & The New Power Generation: Live At Glam Slam 1992
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Prince: My Name Is
2023
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They All Came Out to Montreux
2023
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TMZ Presents Prince Fatal Secrets
2022
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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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Prince: Piano and a Microphone Tour
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: 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: A Purple Reign
2011
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New Girl
2011
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Prince: Budapest
2011
Prince - Welcome 2 America : Live at the Forum
2011
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
2010
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Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson
2009
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Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Early Show)
2009
Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Late Show)
2009
Prince: Montreux Like Jazz
2009
Prince: Club Nokia
2009
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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Prince: The Art of Musicology
2004
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
2004
Prince - Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
2003
American Idol
2002
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Prince: Rave un2 the Year 2000
2000
Prince: Beautiful Strange
1998
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State of Fear
1997
Muppets Tonight
1996
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Prince: Love 4 One Another
1996
Die Harald Schmidt Show
1995
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995
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Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
1994
Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold
1994
Prince: The Beautiful Experience
1994
3 Chains o' Gold
1994
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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: Unauthorized
1992
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Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF
1992
Prince & The New Power Generation - Live at Glam Slam
1992
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Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off
1991
Graffiti Bridge
1990
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Prince in Tokyo '90 Nude Tour
1990
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Prince in Japan '90
1990
Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990
1990
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
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Batdance
1989
Prince: Musical Portrait
1989
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Prince: Lovesexy Live
1988
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
1987
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Prince: Sign O' the Times
1987
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Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
1987
Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm
1986
Under the Cherry Moon
1986
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Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
1986
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
1986
Prince and the Revolution: Live
1985
Prince and the Revolution: Live at the Omni, Atlanta
1985
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
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Purple Rain
1984
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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
Solid Gold
1980
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The Midnight Special
1972
Soul Train
1971
Top of the Pops
1964
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Top of the Pops
1964
The Oscars
1953
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The Book of Prince
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