Born Prince Rogers Nelson, the multi-talented and influential musician is known for such songs as "1999," "Little Red Corvette," and "Purple Rain," the title track of his breakthrough 1984 album and movie. He sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, won seven Grammys and picked up an Oscar for Best Original Song score for "Purple Rain."
Music Legend Prince Dead at 57
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American singer and songwriter Prince performs on the Isle of Amager in Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug. 6, 2011.
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Prince performs during the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 19, 2013.
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U.S. musician Prince performs on stage at Yas Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Nov. 14, 2010.
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Prince accepts the award for Outstanding Male Artist at the 38th NAACP Image Awards, March 2, 2007, in Los Angeles.