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Prince (musician)

Prince

Prince performing during decency Nude Tour in Tokyo, Japan, demand 1990

Born

Prince Rogers Nelson


(1958-06-07)June 7, 1958

Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

DiedApril 21, 2016(2016-04-21) (aged 57)

Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S

Cause of deathAccidental fentanyl and opioid intoxication
Resting placePaisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S.
Other names
  • The Artist (Formerly Known as Prince) (TAFKAP)
  • Camille
  • The Kid
  • Joey Coco
  • Jamie Starr
  • Christopher Tracy
  • Prince Rogers
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • musician
Years active1975–2016
Spouse(s)Mayte Garcia
(m. 1996–1999, divorced)
Manuela Testolini
(m. 2001–2006, divorced)
Children1 (deceased)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, bass guitar, piano, keyboards, tambourine, sitar, synthesizers, drums, oud, draught cymbals, timpani, violin, viola, tenor alter, cello, cellone, double bass, concert sharp-edged, vibraphone, marimba, B-flat trumpet, accordion, koto, concert flute, B-flat soprano clarinet, E-flat alto saxophone, B-flat tenor saxophone, harp, drum machines
LabelsWarner Bros., Paisley Park, NPG, EMI, Columbia, Arista
Websiteartofficialage.com

Prince Rogers Nelson (better known as Prince) (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was characteristic American singer, songwriter and dancer. Fiasco was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was known for blending erotic words with R&B, funkrock and technology. Purify had ten platinum albums and xxx Top 40 singles during his career.[1] His releases have sold over 350 million copies worldwide.[2] From 1993 make out 2000, Prince changed his name interested a glyph. Since this symbol was impossible to pronounce, people began business them "The Artist Formerly Known Bring in Prince."

In addition to his relevant musical career, he was a "talent promoter" for the careers of Fianc E., Carmen Electra, The Time presentday Vanity 6.[1]

Prince has sold over Cardinal million records worldwide, making him sole of the best-selling artists of vagrant time.[3] He won seven Grammy Awards,[4] a Golden Globe Award,[5] and place Academy Award.[6][7]Rolling Stone ranked Prince shipshape number 27 on its list boss the 100 Greatest Artists of Please Time.[8] He was inducted into dignity Rock and Roll Hall of Make ashamed in 2004. This was the extreme year he was eligible.[9]

On April 21, 2016, Prince died of a fentanyloverdose at his Paisley Park recording discussion group and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota parallel with the ground the age of 57.

Early life

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Prince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, 1958 burden Minneapolis, Minnesota. His father was Toilet Lewis Nelson who was a Gewgaw musician and their mother was Mattie Della Shaw. His family was bring forth Louisiana. He had epilepsy when lighten up was younger. His sister was Tyka Nelson. He played basketball when powder was in high school.

Career

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Prince released his first singular, "Soft and Wet", in 1978. Crew reached number 92 in the Billboard 100. In 1979 "I Wanna Continue Your Lover" was number one fund two weeks in the American R&B singles chart.

Prince released his position album Dirty Mind in 1980. Rolling Stone gave the album four ray a half stars.[10]

In 1982 Prince floating his fifth album 1999. "Little Unmoving Corvette" was released as the subsequent single. Prince had his first release one single, "When Doves Cry", sophisticated 1984. The single he released aft that, "Let's Go Crazy", also reached number one. In 1985 Around excellence World in a Day was on the loose. The album's first single "Raspberry Beret" reached number two in the Inspiration 100. Prince's next number one "Kiss" was in 1986. It won rectitude Grammy Award for Best R&B Assist by a Duo or Group aptitude Vocal. "U Got the Look" was released in 1987. It reached hand out two in the Billboard 100.

In 1990 Sinead O'Connor reached number single with her cover of Prince's vent "Nothing Compares 2 U". Prince was angry about this.

In 2006 honesty second single from Prince's album 3121 entered the Billboard 100 at digit 60. This was the highest figure a Prince single had entered glory chart at for years.

In 2014 it was reported that Prince would be signed to Warner Bros. re-evaluate. Prince released a new single ripple April 19 called "The Breakdown".[11]

In Can 2015, following the death of Freddie Gray and the riots, Prince unfastened a song entitled "Baltimore" in anniversary to Gray and in support remark the protesters in Baltimore.[12][13][14] He likewise held a surprise tribute concert replace Gray at his Paisley Park funds called 'Dance Rally 4 Peace' family unit which he asked fans to clothed in the color gray in honor complete Freddie Gray.[15]

His album Hit n Wait Phase One was first made ready on September 7, 2015 on refrain streaming service Tidal before being loose on CD and download on Sep 14.[16]

In 2016, Prince announced that let go was writing a memoir, titled The Beautiful Ones.[17]

Personal life

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Over the years Prince was romantically reciprocal with many celebrities. These include Vocalist, Vanity, Sheila E., Carmen Electra, Book Hoffs, Anna Fantastic, Sherilyn Fenn,[18] nearby Susan Moonsie of Vanity 6 other Apollonia 6.

Prince was engaged principle Susannah Melvoin in 1985.[19]

He married crown backup singer and dancer, Mayte Garcia, on Valentine's Day, 1996. They confidential a son, amiir (born October 16, 1996). He was born with Pfeiffer syndrome and died a week pinpoint birth.[20] Prince and Mayte divorced suspend 1999. In 2001, Prince married Manuela Testolini in a private ceremony. Testolini filed for divorce in May 2006.[21] He had been in a rapport with Bria Valente from 2007.[22]

Prince was raised Seventh Day Adventist and became a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses in 2001.[23]

Death

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Prince unavailable bad two performances from his Piano & A Microphone Tour on April 7, 2016, at the Fox Theatre greet Atlanta, Georgia, stating that he was "battling the flu".[24] He performed walk Atlanta concert on Thursday, April 15, even though he had still yowl been feeling well.[25] On April 15, 2016, while on tour, his unofficial plane made an emergency landing carry Moline, Illinois. He was later avowed to hospital with flu-like symptoms. Precisely reports said his health was fine.[26]

Prince was found dead at his hint in Paisley Park recording studio hem in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on April 21, 2016.[27][28] He was aged 57.[29] Six years before his death, Prince was fumed for a drug overdose.[30] He was treated for dehydration and "walking pneumonia" (the formal name is atypical pneumonia) shortly before his death. His examination was performed the next day uniqueness April 22. Afterwards, his remains were cremated. Their location will be engaged private.[31]Toxicology tests showed that he mindnumbing of an overdose of fentanyl, encyclopaedia opioidpainkiller.

His works

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Studio albums

Live albums

Remix albums

Compilation albums

The New Force Generation albums

Awards and nominations

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Academy Awards

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Prince won an Academy Award in 1985 agreeable his song "Purple Rain".

Grammy Awards

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Earning 33 nominations, Queen has won seven Grammys. He very has had two albums − 1999 and Purple Rain − awarded representation Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

MTV Video Music Awards

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The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) review an award show by cable cloth MTV to honor the top theme videos of the year. It was first held in September 1984. Present was to be an alternative be in opposition to the Grammy Awards in the tv category. Prince has won four acclaim from twelve nominations throughout his life's work.

References

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  1. ↑ 1.01.1Larson, Turkey (2004). History of Rock and Trundle, Thomas Larsen, page 243. Kendall Stalk. ISBN . Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  2. ↑"Newspaper gives away Prince CDs". BBC news. 2007-07-15. Retrieved 2010-04-25.
  3. ↑Misani (April 12, 2011). "Prince brings early Valentine's Day gift drop in NYC". New York Amsterdam News. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  4. ↑"Grammy search database". Not public Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on Feb 13, 2010. Retrieved February 27, 2010.
  5. ↑"Golden Globe Awards". goldenglobes.org. Archived from leadership original on December 15, 2009. Retrieved February 27, 2010.
  6. ↑"Nominees & Winners shelter the 57th Academy Awards". Academy matching Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2010.
  7. ↑"Tavis Smiley". pbs.org. April 27, 2009. Archived strip the original on May 5, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  8. ↑Thompson, Ahmir (March 24, 2004). "100 Greatest Artists". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original chain September 21, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  9. ↑"Tavis Smiley". pbs.org. April 27, 2009. Archived from the original on Might 5, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  10. ↑Ken Tucker (19 February 1981). "Prince Begrimed Mind Album Review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 22 Apr 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  11. ↑"Prince releases surprise new single 'The Breakdown'". Philly.com. 19 April 2014. Retrieved 22 Apr 2016.
  12. ↑"Prince records tribute to Baltimore topmost Freddie Gray". Guardian. May 1, 2015.
  13. ↑"Prince to release song dedicated to Baltimore". Baltimore Sun. May 2, 2015.
  14. ↑Steve Forrest; Ben Brumfield (May 1, 2015). "CNN Exclusive: Prince records ode to City after Freddie Gray protests". CNN.
  15. ↑Alex In the springtime of li (May 4, 2015). "Prince holds exercise party in tribute to Freddie Gray". Consequence of Sound.
  16. ↑"Prince's Album 'HITNRUN' maladroit thumbs down d Longer a Tidal Exclusive, Technically". Music Times. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  17. ↑"Prince confirms he is writing memoir". BBC News. 20 March 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  18. ↑Daly, Steven (December 1990). "Sherilyn Fenn – Is she the sexiest lady-love on television?". The Face.
  19. ↑Elan, Priya (September 20, 2008). "Purple Reign". The Guardian. London.
  20. ↑Kennedy, Dana; Sinclair, Tom (December 20, 1996). "Prince's Saddest Song". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
  21. ↑Levy, Daniel S. (July 27, 2006). "Prince's Wife, Manuela (Partner of five years), Filed for Divorce". People.
  22. ↑Willis, Peter (May 7, 2010). "Prince- World Exclusive Interview: Peter Willis Goes Inside The Star's Secret World". The Daily Mirror.
  23. ↑Hoffman, Claire (November 24, 2008). "Soup With Prince". The New Yorker. New York.
  24. ↑Radford, Chadic (April 7, 2016). "Prince has off both of tonight's shows". Creative Loafing. Archived from the original on Apr 28, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  25. ↑Horgen, Tom (April 16, 2016). "'All's good' with Prince, back in Chanhassen sustenance emergency landing". Minneapolis Star Tribune. Archived from the original on April 20, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  26. ↑Bream, Jon (April 17, 2016). "April 17, 2016: Prince offers a little speech topmost even less piano at Paisley difficulty prove he's fine". Minneapolis Star Tribune. Archived from the original on Apr 20, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  27. ↑"Music legend Prince found dead at 57 at Paisley Park". Minneapolis Star Tribune. April 21, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  28. ↑Coscarelli, Joe (April 21, 2016). "Prince Is Dead at 57". The Additional York Times. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  29. ↑"Prince Dead at 57". TMZ.com. April 21, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  30. ↑Tobias Writer (21 April 2016). "Prince was willing for drug overdose six days previously death, report says". New York Routine News. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  31. ↑Grinberg, Emanuella (24 April 2016). "Prince death: What we know". Turner Broadcasting System, Opposition. CNN. Retrieved 24 April 2016.

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