Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, philanthropist, dancer, filmmaker 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, R&B, 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 & roll era".
Prince was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and developed an interest in music as a young child. He signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. at the age of 18, and released his debut album For You in 1978. His 1979 album Prince went platinum, and his next three records—Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982)—continued his success, showcasing Prince's prominently sexual lyrics and blending of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as the Revolution and released Purple Rain, the soundtrack album to his eponymous 1984 film debut. It quickly became his most critically and commercially successful release, spending 24 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 and selling over 20 million units worldwide. After releasing the albums Around the World in a Day (1985) and Parade (1986), The Revolution disbanded, and Prince released the double album Sign o' the Times (1987) as a solo artist. He released three more solo albums before debuting the New Power Generation band in 1991.
In 1993, while in a contractual dispute with Warner Bros., he changed his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol also known as the "Love Symbol", and began releasing new albums at a faster pace to remove himself from contractual obligations. He released five records between 1994 and 1996 before signing with Arista Records in 1998. In 2000, he began referring to himself as "Prince" again. He released 16 albums after that, including the platinum-selling Musicology (2004). His final album, Hit n Run Phase Two, was first released on the Tidal streaming service on December 12, 2015. Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57.
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Known For
Bruce Springsteen, le chanteur qui murmurait à l'oreille de l'Amérique
Himself (archive)
2024
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2024
The Greatest Night in Pop
Self (archive footage)
2024
They All Came Out to Montreux
Self
2023
TMZ Presents Prince Fatal Secrets
Self (archive footage)
2022
George Michael: Freedom Uncut
Self (archive footage)
2022
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Self - Musician (archive footage)
2019
The Minnesota Sound
Self (archive footage)
2019
Night Flight: Born Again
Self
2016
Mavis!
Self (archive footage)
2015
Prince: A Purple Reign
Self (archive footage)
2011
Prince: Budapest
2011
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
Self
2010
Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Early Show)
2009
Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Late Show)
2009
Prince: Montreux Like Jazz
2009
Prince - The Glory Years
Self (archive footage)
2008
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
Self (archive footage)
2006
Prince: The Art of Musicology
2004
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
2004
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
2003
Prince: Rave Un2 the Year 2000
1999
Prince: Beautiful Strange
Self
1998
State of Fear
1997
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1995
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
1994
3 Chains o' Gold
1994
Prince: The Hits Collection
1993
Prince: The Undertaker
1993
Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection
1992
Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF
1992
Prince & The New Power Generation: Live at Glam Slam
Self
1992
Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off
1991
Graffiti Bridge
The Kid
1990
Prince in Tokyo '90 Nude Tour
Self
1990
Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990
1990
Batdance
1989
Prince: Musical Portrait
Self
1989
Prince: Lovesexy Live
1988
Prince: Sign O' the Times
Self
1987
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
1987
Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm
1986
Under the Cherry Moon
Christopher Tracy
1986
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
1986
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
1986
Prince and the Revolution: Live
1985
Purple Rain
The Kid
1984
Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain
1983
Prince and the Revolution: The Homecoming
1983
Prince: Capitol Theatre
1982
Prince - Dirty Mind New York '81
1981
Prince & The New Power Generation: Live At Glam Slam 1992
Hodgepodge
Self (archive footage)
2025
Purple Rain (ATMOS)
Himself
2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self (archive footage)
2025
Prince: My Name Is
Self
2023
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Self (archive footage)
2020
Prince: The Peach and Black Times
Self
2019
The Minneapolis Sound
Self (archive footage)
2019
The Last 24 hours: Prince
2019
Prince: Sexy Mother F*****
Self - Musician (archive footage)
2018
The Prince Story: Icon, Genius... Slave
Self (archive footage)
2017
Prince: Purple Reign
Self (archive footage)
2017
Prince: Piano and a Microphone Tour
Self
2016
Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business
Self (archive footage)
2014
Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 3)
Self
2013
Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 2)
Self
2013
Prince - 3 Nights, 3 Shows
2013
Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 1)
Self
2013
New Girl
Prince · (1 episode)
2011
Prince - Welcome 2 America : Live at the Forum
2011
Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson
Self (archive footage)
2009
Prince: Club Nokia
2009
Prince: 21 Nights in London
Self
2008
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Self
2005
American Idol
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2002
Muppets Tonight
Self · (2 episodes)
1996
Prince: Love 4 One Another
1996
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Self · (1 episode)
1995
Prince: The Beautiful Experience
1994
Late Show with David Letterman
(1 episode)
1993
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
1992
Prince And The New Power Generation: Act I
Self
1992
Prince: Unauthorized
Self (archive footage)
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(11 episodes)
1992
Prince in Japan '90
1990
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self - Performer
1989
The Arsenio Hall Show
(2 episodes)
1989
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Self
1987
Sacrée soirée
Self (Clip) (archive footage) · (1 episode)
1987
Prince and the Revolution: Live at the Omni, Atlanta
1985
MTV Video Music Awards
Self · (2 episodes)
1984
Prince: 1999 Live In Houston 12/29/82
1982
Champs-Elysées
Self ( Vidéoclip) (archive footage) · (1 episode)
1982
Prince - Dirty Mind Paris '81
Self
1981
Solid Gold
Self · (2 episodes)
1980
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (3 episodes)
1975
The Midnight Special
(1 episode)
1972
Soul Train
(1 episode)
1971
Top of the Pops
Self · (1 episode)
1964
The Grammys
Self · (2 episodes)
1959
The Oscars
Self · (2 episodes)
1953
Today
Self · (8 episodes)
1952
Negermagasinet
(1 episode)