Prince

Prince was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1958 and rose to fame in the late 1970s with his debut album, “For You.” Prince was known for his eclectic, genre-defying music, which blended elements of rock, funk, soul, R&B, and pop, and for his flamboyant, electric stage presence. He released 39 studio albums throughout his career, including the landmark 1984 album “Purple Rain,” which spawned the hit singles “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy.” Prince sold more than 100 million records worldwide and won several awards throughout his career, including seven Grammy Awards and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Prince died in 2016.