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John Lewis Nelson (June 29, 1916 – August 25, 2001), also known as his stage name Prince Rogers, was an American jazz musician and songwriter. He was the father of musicians Prince and Tyka Nelson and a credited co-writer on some of his son's songs.
Sep 4, 2021 · John R. Nelson, was Prince’s half-brother and oldest brother. He was born in 1944. In the five years since Prince Rogers Nelson died of a fentanyl overdose without a will or direct...
As Prince Rogers, John L. Nelson carved out a career as a jazz musician in the Minneapolis area in the 1950s but he will forever be known as the father of Prince, the genre-bending superstar...
Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Mattie Shaw, a jazz singer and social worker, and John L. Nelson, a lyricist and pianist. His father's stage name was "Prince Rogers". His parents were both from African-American families from Louisiana.
Dec 21, 2016 · First, there is the immediate derivation, one most Prince freaks know about: In the ’50s, his father, John, formed an experimental jazz band called the Prince Rogers Trio.
John L. was a composer, known for Purple Rain (1984), Batman (1989) and Under the Cherry Moon (1986). John L. was married to Mattie Shaw. John L. died on 25 August 2001 in Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA.
Oct 26, 2019 · His father, John L. Nelson, was a disciplined, God-fearing jazz musician with an explosive temper. His mother, Mattie Della Shaw, was a beautiful, fun-loving party girl with a stubborn,...
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Jun 29, 2017 · Today (June 29), a song composed by Prince’s father, John L. Nelson, is coming to life by the production of world-renowned Paisley Park, facilitated by Prince’s oldest sister, Sharon Nelson.
Mar 10, 2018 · On weekends, John L. Nelson, left, who billed himself as the Fabulous Prince Rogers, played piano at Twin Cities nightclubs and strip joints.
Aug 30, 2001 · John Nelson, 85, jazz pianist formerly in the Prince Rogers Trio, which inspired the name of his son, the pop icon Prince, died Saturday at his home in suburban Minneapolis.
