Prince
Biography
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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Acting (81 movies)
Prince - Dirty Mind New York '81
1981
State of Fear
1997
Under the Cherry Moon
1986
Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990
1990
Purple Rain
1984
Graffiti Bridge
1990
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
1987
Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm
1986
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
2004
George Michael: Freedom Uncut
2022
Batdance
1989
Prince in Tokyo '90 Nude Tour
1990
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
2003
TMZ Presents Prince Fatal Secrets
2022
The Minnesota Sound
2019
Prince and the Revolution: Live
1985
Prince: The Art of Musicology
2004
Night Flight: Born Again
2016
Prince & The New Power Generation: Live at Glam Slam
1992
Prince - The Glory Years
2008
Prince: The Hits Collection
1993
Prince: Lovesexy Live
1988
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
1994
Prince: The Undertaker
1993
Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Early Show)
2009
Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Late Show)
2009
Prince: Rave Un2 the Year 2000
1999
Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain
1983
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
2010
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
2019
They All Came Out to Montreux
2023
Mavis!
2015
3 Chains o' Gold
1994
Prince: A Purple Reign
2011
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
2006
Prince and the Revolution: The Homecoming
1983
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
2024
Prince: Montreux Like Jazz
2009
Bruce Springsteen – The America whisperer
2024
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
1987
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
1986
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
1986
Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection
1992
Prince: Beautiful Strange
1998
Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off
1991
Prince: Club Nokia
2009
Prince: The Beautiful Experience
1994
Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business
2014
Prince: 21 Nights in London
2008
Prince: Unauthorized
1992
Prince and the Revolution: Live at the Omni, Atlanta
1985
Prince - 3 Nights, 3 Shows
2013
The Prince Story: Icon, Genius... Slave
2017
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
2005
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
1992
Prince: Love 4 One Another
1996
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
Prince in Japan '90
1990
Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 1)
2013
Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 2)
2013
Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 3)
2013
Prince: Piano and a Microphone Tour
2016
Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson
2009
Prince: 1999 Live In Houston 12-29-82
2019
The Last 24 hours: Prince
2019
Prince - Dirty Mind Paris '81
1981
Prince: The Peach and Black Times
2019
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
2020
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
2020
Prince: Purple Reign
2017
Prince: Sexy Mother F*****
2018
Prince And The New Power Generation: Act I
1992
Prince - Welcome 2 America : Live at the Forum
2011
Prince: My Name Is
2023
Hodgepodge
2025
Purple Rain (ATMOS)
2025
Prince in Motion
2006
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
2005
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025
A MusiCares Tribute To Barbra Streisand
2012
Directing (7 movies)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Under the Cherry Moon | 1986 | Original Music Composer |
| Graffiti Bridge | 1990 | Screenplay |
| Graffiti Bridge | 1990 | Original Music Composer |
| Prince And The New Power Generation: Act I | 1992 | Producer |
| Prince: The Ryde Dyvine | 1992 | Producer |
| 3 Chains o' Gold | 1994 | Producer |
| Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation | 2005 | Executive Producer |
| Prince: 21 Nights in London | 2008 | Executive Producer |