Prince (musician) facts for kids

Prince
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	Prince performing at the 2008 Coachella Festival
Born	Prince Rogers Nelson ; June 7, 1958; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	April 21, 2016 (aged 57); Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S
Cause of death	Accidental fentanyl and opioid intoxication
Body discovered	Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S
Occupation	Musician
Years active	1976–2016
Height	5'3" (160 cm)
Spouse(s)	Matye Garcia; (m. 1996–1999, divorced); Manuela Testolini; (m. 2001–2006, divorced)
	Musical career
Genres	R&B; pop; funk; rock; soul; new wave;
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, piano, keyboards, tambourine, synthesizer, clavinet, drums, timpani, percussion, harp, saxophone, harmonica, Linn Drum
Labels	Warner Bros., Paisley Park, NPG, EMI, Columbia, Arista
Associated acts	The Revolution; Wendy & Lisa; The New Power Generation; The Time; Morris Day; Sheila E.; Vanity 6; Apollonia 6; Mazarati; The Family; 94 East; Madhouse

Prince Rogers Nelson (better known as Prince) (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, movie director, composer, record producer and musician. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In addition to his own musical career, he was a "talent promoter" for the careers of Sheila E., Carmen Electra, The Time and Vanity 6.

Prince has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award. Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. This was the first year he was eligible.

Images for kids

Prince performing in Brussels during the Hit N Run Tour in 1986
Prince's Yellow Cloud Guitar at the Smithsonian Institution Building
Prince at the Coachella Festival in 2008
Ticket to Prince's first performance with his band in January 1979
Prince's stage set for the Earth Tour in 2007
Prince performing in May, 2007
A costume worn by Prince and associated memorabilia, displayed at a Hard Rock Cafe in Australia
Prince's home and recording studio, Paisley Park, in Chanhassen, Minnesota