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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Musician Prince (R) attends a NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Dec. 26, 2008.
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Prince accepts the award for Outstanding Male Artist at the 38th NAACP Image Awards, March 2, 2007, in Los Angeles.
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Prince performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida, Feb. 4, 2007.
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FILE - Singer Prince performs in a surprise appearance on the "American Idol" television show finale at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California, May 24, 2006.