Historical Figure
Prince
1958–2016
American musician and actor (1958–2016)
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Birth
1958 June 7, 1958 →Biography
Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, and actor. Often credited as an influence on music and one of the greatest musicians of his era, he pioneered the Minneapolis sound and was influential in the evolution of various other genres of music.
Timeline
American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor (The Revolution and The New Power Generation)
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