Prince Rogers Nelson Full Biography
Channel: Ananas Stars
Date: 2017-02-21

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Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, 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, RandB, 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 and roll era". 

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0.  Introduction (00:00:00)
1.   Early life  (00:03:13)
2.  Career (00:05:24)
............2.1.  1975–1984: Beginnings and breakthrough (00:05:26)
............2.2.  1984–1987: The Revolution, ''Purple Rain'', and subsequent releases (00:11:26)
............2.3.  1987–1991: Solo again, ''Sign o' the Times'' (00:16:20)
............2.4.  1991–1994: The New Power Generation, ''Diamonds and Pearls'', and name change (00:23:23)
............2.5.  1994–2000: Increased output and ''The Gold Experience'' (00:26:54)
............2.6.  2000–2007: Turnaround, ''Musicology'', label change, and ''3121'' (00:31:53)
............2.7.  2007–2010: Super Bowl XLI, ''Planet Earth'', and ''Lotusflower'' (00:39:13)
............2.8.  2010–2012: ''20Ten'' and Welcome 2 Tours (00:44:24)
............2.9.  2013–2016: 3rdeyegirl and return to Warner Bros. (00:47:26)
3.  Illness and death (00:50:25)
............3.1.  Remembrances (00:54:15)
4.  Artistry (00:55:35)
............4.1.  Music and image (00:55:36)
............4.2.  Influences and musicianship (00:57:24)
5.  Legal issues (00:59:15)
............5.1.  Pseudonyms (00:59:17)
............5.2.  Copyright issues (01:00:37)
6.  Personal life (01:03:50)

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)
Date: 02/21/2017

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