Prince American Singer Born 1958 in Minneapolis
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American singer Prince was born on 7 June 1958 in Minneapolis. He passed away on 21 April 2016 at the age of 57. The recorded cause of death is fentanyl toxicity. He is remembered as a member of Madhouse.
Early life
He was born to John L. Nelson. He studied at Central High School, finishing in 1976 and Central High School.
Career
He was also part of Prince and the Revolution and The NPG Orchestra. In all, 66 albums and 91 singles are listed under his name between 1978 and 2026. From For You (1978) to Timeless (2026), the list follows his releases year by year. His recordings are classed as pop rock and synth funk. The records note guitar and acoustic bass guitar as his instruments. His recordings came out on Paisley Park Records. Screen work on record covers 12 credits, including Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas (2003) and Rave Un2 the Year 2000 (2000).
Recognition
Prince received the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score in 1985 for Purple Rain. Further recognition came with the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song (2007) and an award at the Grammy Awards. He was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1986 for Kiss. His awards record shows 10 wins and 10 nominations.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Mayte Garcia (1996 to 2000) and Manuela Testolini (2001 to 2007). He had one child on record.
Groups and bands
- Madhouse
- Prince and the Revolution
- The NPG Orchestra
Discography
157 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Timeless | Album |
| 2023 | Diamonds and Pearls (Super Deluxe Edition) | Album |
| 2021 | Welcome 2 America | Album |
| 2020 | Sign o’ the Times Deluxe | Album |
| 2019 | 1999 Deluxe | Album |
| 2019 | His Majesty’s Pop Life/The Purple Mix Club | Album |
| 2019 | Originals | Album |
| 2018 | Anthology: 1995–2010 | Album |
| 2018 | LIVE IN JAPAN 1990 | Album |
| 2018 | Piano & a Microphone 1983 | Album |
| 2017 | Deliverance | Album |
| 2017 | Purple Rain Deluxe | Album |
| 2016 | Prince 4Ever | Album |
| 2015 | HITnRUN phase one (Prince album) | Album |
| 2015 | HITnRUN Phase Two | Album |
Show all 157 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Art Official Age | Album |
| 2014 | Fallinlove2nite | Single |
| 2014 | Plectrumelectrum | Album |
| 2013 | Breakfast Can Wait | Single |
| 2012 | Rock and Roll Love Affair | Single |
| 2010 | 20Ten | Album |
| 2009 | Lotusflower | Album |
| 2008 | Indigo Nights | Album |
| 2007 | F.U.N.K. | Single |
| 2007 | Guitar | Single |
| 2007 | Planet Earth | Album |
| 2006 | 3121 | Album |
| 2006 | Black Sweat | Single |
| 2006 | Fury | Single |
| 2006 | Ultimate Prince | Album |
| 2005 | Glass Cutter | Single |
| 2005 | Live from Paisley Park | Single |
| 2005 | S.S.T. | Single |
| 2005 | So What the Fuss | Single |
| 2005 | Strange Relationship | Single |
| 2005 | Te Amo Corazón | Single |
| 2004 | Cinnamon Girl | Single |
| 2004 | Musicology | Single |
| 2004 | Musicology | Album |
| 2004 | The Chocolate Invasion | Album |
| 2004 | The Slaughterhouse | Album |
| 2003 | C-Note | Album |
| 2003 | N.E.W.S | Album |
| 2003 | Xpectation | Album |
| 2002 | Days of Wild | Single |
| 2002 | One Nite Alone... | Album |
| 2002 | One Nite Alone... Live! | Album |
| 2001 | Rave In2 the Joy Fantastic | Album |
| 2001 | Supercute | Single |
| 2001 | The Rainbow Children | Album |
| 2001 | The Very Best of Prince | Album |
| 2001 | The Work, pt. 1 | Single |
| 2001 | U Make My Sun Shine | Single |
| 1999 | 1999: The New Master | Album |
| 1999 | One Song | Single |
| 1999 | Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic | Album |
| 1999 | Sheryl Crow and Friends: Live from Central Park | Album |
| 1999 | The Greatest Romance Ever Sold | Single |
| 1999 | The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale | Album |
| 1998 | Crystal Ball | Album |
| 1998 | Don't Talk 2 Strangers | Single |
| 1998 | The Truth | Album |
| 1997 | NYC | Album |
| 1997 | Somebody's Somebody | Single |
| 1997 | The Holy River | Single |
| 1997 | The Truth | Single |
| 1996 | Chaos and Disorder | Album |
| 1996 | Dinner with Delores | Single |
| 1996 | Emancipation | Album |
| 1995 | Gold | Single |
| 1995 | I Hate U | Single |
| 1995 | Purple Medley | Single |
| 1995 | The Gold Experience | Album |
| 1995 | The Versace Experience - Prelude 2 Gold | Album |
| 1994 | 1-800-NEW-FUNK | Album |
| 1994 | Come | Album |
| 1994 | Letitgo | Single |
| 1994 | Love Sign | Single |
| 1994 | Space | Single |
| 1994 | The Beautiful Experience | Album |
| 1994 | The Black Album | Album |
| 1994 | The Most Beautiful Girl in the World | Single |
| 1993 | Peach | Single |
| 1993 | Pink Cashmere | Single |
| 1993 | The Hits/The B-Sides | Album |
| 1993 | The Morning Papers | Single |
| 1992 | Damn U | Single |
| 1992 | Love Symbol | Album |
| 1992 | Money Don't Matter 2 Night | Single |
| 1992 | My Name Is Prince | Single |
| 1992 | Sexy MF | Single |
| 1992 | Thunder | Single |
| 1991 | Cream | Single |
| 1991 | Diamonds and Pearls | Album |
| 1991 | Diamonds and Pearls | Single |
| 1991 | Gett Off | Single |
| 1990 | New Power Generation | Single |
| 1990 | The Future | Single |
| 1990 | Thieves in the Temple | Single |
| 1989 | Batdance | Single |
| 1989 | Batman | Album |
| 1989 | Erotic City / I Would Die 4 U | Single |
| 1989 | Graffiti Bridge | Album |
| 1989 | Partyman | Single |
| 1989 | Scandalous! | Single |
| 1989 | The Arms of Orion | Single |
| 1988 | Alphabet St. | Single |
| 1988 | Glam Slam | Single |
| 1988 | I Wish U Heaven | Single |
| 1988 | Lovesexy | Album |
| 1987 | I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man | Single |
| 1987 | If I Was Your Girlfriend | Single |
| 1987 | Sign "O" the Times | Album |
| 1987 | Sign "O" the Times | Single |
| 1987 | U Got the Look | Single |
| 1985 | A Love Bizarre | Single |
| 1985 | America | Single |
| 1985 | Around the World in a Day | Album |
| 1985 | Paisley Park | Single |
| 1985 | Pop Life | Single |
| 1985 | Take Me With U | Single |
| 1984 | I Feel for You | Single |
| 1984 | I Would Die 4 U / Another Lonely Christmas | Single |
| 1984 | Let's Go Crazy | Single |
| 1984 | Private Joy | Single |
| 1984 | Purple Rain | Single |
| 1984 | Purple Rain | Album |
| 1984 | Sex Shooter | Single |
| 1983 | Automatic | Single |
| 1983 | Delirious | Single |
| 1983 | Let's Pretend We're Married | Single |
| 1983 | Little Red Corvette | Single |
| 1982 | 1999 | Album |
| 1982 | Do Me, Baby | Single |
| 1982 | Let's Work | Single |
| 1981 | Controversy | Album |
| 1981 | Do It All Night / Head | Single |
| 1981 | Gotta Stop (Messin' About) | Single |
| 1981 | Sexuality | Single |
| 1980 | Dirty Mind | Album |
| 1980 | Dirty Mind | Single |
| 1980 | Sexy Dancer / Bambi | Single |
| 1980 | Sexy Dancer / Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? | Single |
| 1980 | Still Waiting / Bambi | Single |
| 1980 | Uptown | Single |
| 1980 | Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? | Single |
| 1979 | I Wanna Be Your Lover | Single |
| 1979 | Prince | Album |
| 1978 | For You | Album |
| 1978 | Just as Long as We're Together / In Love | Single |
| 1978 | Soft and Wet / So Blue | Single |
| 1999 | Single | |
| Bataclan | Single | |
| Charade | Album | |
| Crystal Ball | Album | |
| Cybersingle | Single | |
| Dream Factory | Album |
Awards and nominations
10 won, 10 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Songwriters Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2018 | honorary doctorate | Won | |
| 2007 | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song | Won | |
| 2006 | Webby Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2004 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1987 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Under the Cherry Moon | Won |
| 1987 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director | Under the Cherry Moon | Won |
| 1987 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song | Love or Money | Won |
| 1985 | Academy Award for Best Original Song Score | Purple Rain | Won |
| Grammy Awards | Won | ||
| 1991 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Graffiti Bridge | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director | Graffiti Bridge | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay | Graffiti Bridge | Nominated |
| 1987 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Under the Cherry Moon | Nominated |
| 1987 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director | Under the Cherry Moon | Nominated |
Show all 20 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song | Love or Money | Nominated |
| 1987 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male | Kiss | Nominated |
| 1986 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song | Kiss | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy Award for Best Original Song Score | Purple Rain | Nominated |
| 1985 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song | Sex Shooter | Nominated |
Filmography
12 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas | Writer | Film |
| 2000 | Rave Un2 the Year 2000 | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1994 | 3 Chains o' Gold | Director | Film |
| 1994 | Live! - The Sacrifice of Victor | Film | |
| 1994 | The Undertaker | Film | |
| 1993 | The Hits Collection | Film | |
| 1990 | Graffiti Bridge | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1988 | Lovesexy Live | Film | |
| 1987 | Sign o' the Times | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1986 | Under the Cherry Moon | Director | Film |
| 1984 | Prince and the Revolution: Live | Film | |
| 1984 | Purple Rain | Film |
Prince Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Prince at the time of death?
Prince died on 21 April 2016 at the age of 57. He was born on 7 June 1958.
What was Prince’s cause of death?
According to Wikidata, Prince died on 21 April 2016; the recorded cause of death is fentanyl toxicity.
What is Prince known for?
Prince was known as a former member of Madhouse.
What is Prince’s nationality?
Prince was American, born in Minneapolis.
How tall was Prince?
Prince was 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) tall.
Who was Prince married to?
Prince’s marriages on record are to Manuela Testolini (2001 to 2007) and Mayte Garcia (1996 to 2000).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q7542), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Yves Lorson · CC BY 2.0
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