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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Prince_(musician)Prince (musician) - Wikipedia

    Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and actor. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. [7]

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  3. www.bbc.com › news › magazine-36107590Why did Prince change his name to a symbol? - BBC News

    Apr 22, 2016 · When Prince changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol, it was treated as nothing more than a bizarre stunt. But some say it reveals more about his legacy as a business innovator.

  4. variety.com › 2023 › musicPrince's Symbol: Why He Changed His Name, and What Happened Next...

    Jun 7, 2023 · The media was having a great time with it — with “The Artist Formerly Known as Prince” and the [typographical] abbreviation comes out. But really, it’s just another crazy thing.

  5. www.britannica.com › biography › Prince-singer-and-songwriterPrince | Biography, Songs, Music, Purple Rain, Significance,...

    3 days ago · Prince (born June 7, 1958, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.—died April 21, 2016, Chanhassen, Minnesota) was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, dancer, and performer on keyboards, drums, and bass who was among the most talented musicians of his generation.

  6. www.biography.com › musicians › princePrince - Songs, Death & Life - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · Famed singer, songwriter and musical innovator Prince was born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His parents were John Nelson, a musician whose stage name was...

  7. www.pbs.org › newshour › artsPrince, music icon whose influence spanned 4 decades, dead at 57

    Apr 21, 2016 · Prince, whose unique blend of funk, soul, hip-hop and pop earned him top honors in music and millions of fans worldwide, died Thursday at 57.

  8. www.washingtonpost.com › news › arts-and-entertainmentThe story behind why Prince changed his name to a symbol

    Apr 22, 2016 · Music journalists threw up their hands and decided on the impossibly cumbersome The Artist Formerly Known As Prince. No acronym or anything.

  9. prince.comPrince | Official Website

    Prince | Official Website. The Prince Estate passionately presents Prince’s life and work, and cultivates opportunities to further his legacy. We aim to immerse fans, old and new, in Prince's story, explore the role of Prince and his work in today's cultural landscape.

  10. mashable.com › article › prince-dies-obituaryPrince was a music legend, a cultural icon and so much more

    Apr 21, 2016 · Born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, he would later go by Prince, the Purple One, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, and quite a few other labels. But even as his name changed, his...

  11. www.theverge.com › 2016/4/21 › 11480830Remembering Prince, an unparalleled musical genius | The Verge

    Apr 21, 2016 · Prince was a synthesist, taking all of the genres he loved — rock n roll, funk, R&B, pop, even the folk and jazz-fusion of his beloved Joni Mitchell — and mixing them into one electric cocktail.

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