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Prince was a legendary American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who recorded over 39 albums and sold more than 100 million records globally. He is widely considered one of the most influential figures in popular music, combining elements of funk, rock, soul and R&B to create a unique sound.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1958</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Prince is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 7, 1958, Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Debut Album For You is Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Prince releases his debut album, For You, on April 7, 1978.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1982</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signs with Warner Bros. Records</div><div class='timeline-text'>Prince signs a contract with Warner Bros. Records and releases his fifth studio album, 1999.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases Purple Rain</div><div class='timeline-text'>Prince releases the iconic album Purple Rain, which spawns the hit single "When Doves Cry."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Changes Stage Name to an Unpronounceable Symbol</div><div class='timeline-text'>Prince changes his name to an unpronounceable symbol as a form of protest against his record label.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame </div><div class='timeline-text'>Prince is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the 19th annual induction ceremony.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Prince Passes Away </div><div class='timeline-text'>On April 21, 2016, Prince passes away from an accidental overdose at his home in Chanhassen, Minnesota.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Innovator</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Prince was a musical innovator who continually pushed the boundaries of music and challenged people to think differently. He was always pushing the envelope with his creative style and sound, creating music that was ahead of its time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Performer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Prince was known for his incredible live performances. His stage presence and energy were electric, and he would often leave audiences in awe with his signature moves and electric guitar solos.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's Talented</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Prince was a multi-talented musician who could play multiple instruments, sing, write songs, produce music, and more. He was also an amazing dancer and had some of the most iconic music videos of all time.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Changed His Name to an Unpronounceable Symbol</h3><p class='facts-text'>Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson, changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol in 1993. He referred to it as "The Love Symbol".</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Attended Music School at Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>Prince attended music school at the age of seven and could play several instruments by the time he was a teenager.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Self-Released an Album Online</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2004, Prince self-released an album titled "Musicology" exclusively online, making him the first major artist to ever do so.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He Owned the Masters for His Entire Catalog</h3><p class='facts-text'>Unlike many other artists, Prince owned the masters for his entire catalog. He famously refused to give them up to record labels.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Produced and Wrote Songs for Other Artists</h3><p class='facts-text'>Prince wrote and produced songs for many other artists, including Madonna, Chaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper and Sinead O'Connor.</p></div></div>
Prince Rogers Nelson, the iconic music artist, was born on June 7, 1958 and died on April 21, 2016 at the age of 57. He is best known for his blend of Rock, R&B, Soul and Funk and some of his most famous hits include "Purple Rain," "Kiss," and "When Doves Cry."
