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Who is Prince?

Who is Prince?. Who is Prince? Born Prince Rogers Nelson in 1958 Accomplished singer, musician, actor, and producer Interesting Facts Composed first song at age of 11 Signed first major record deal at age of 18 Plays 27 different instruments with proficiency

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Who is Prince?

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  1. Who is Prince? • Who is Prince? • Born Prince Rogers Nelson in 1958 • Accomplished singer, musician, actor, and producer • Interesting Facts • Composed first song at age of 11 • Signed first major record deal at age of 18 • Plays 27 different instruments with proficiency • Temporarily changed his name to a symbol to protest contractual restrictions

  2. Career Accomplishments • Responsible for creating the “Minneapolis Sound” • Released 32 albums to date: • Ten of these albums went platinum • 40 songs reached the top 100 billboard charts • Established Paisley Park Recording Studio • Received 13 prestigious music awards • Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 • Performed the Super Bowl Half-Time show in 2008

  3. Career Accomplishments • Music Awards: • 1985 • Album of the Year • Best Rock Performer by Duo or Group with Vocal • Best R&B Performance • Best R&B Song • Best Score Soundtrack Album • 2005 • Best Male R&B Vocalist • Best Traditional R&B Performance • 2008 • Best Male R&B Vocal Performance • 1986 • Best Video Choreography • 1988 • Best Male Video • Best Stage Performance • Best Video Choreography • 1992 • Best Dance Video

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