Singer Prince Found Dead In His Compound In Minnesota

We are sad to announce pop star singer Prince Rogers Nelson known as “Prince” has died at the age of 57.  His body was found in his compound, Paisley Park studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota early this Thursday morning. His passing has been confirmed by his publicist Yvette Noel-Schure. She stated: “It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57,”131009154852-controversial-song-lyrics-prince-horizontal-large-gallery

The cause of dead is unknown at this moment, however early in April he had to cancel a concert in Atlanta due to not feeling well. Days later he performed but after the concert his plane made an emergency landing in Illinois, his people told TMZ he was battling the flu.

 

Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor, serving as a major figure in popular music for over three decades. Prince was renowned as an innovator and was widely known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide vocal range. He was widely regarded as the pioneer of Minneapolis Sound. His music combined rock, R&B, soul, funk, hip-hop, disco, psychedelia, jazz, and pop.

Prince was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and developed an interest in music at an early age, writing his first song at age seven. After recording songs with his cousin’s band 94 East, 19-year-old Prince recorded several unsuccessful demo tapes before releasing his debut album For You in 1978, under the guidance of manager Owen Husney. His 1979 album Prince went platinum due to the success of the singles “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” and “I Wanna Be Your Lover“. His next three records—Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982)—continued his success, showcasing Prince’s trademark of prominently sexual lyrics and incorporation of elements of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as The Revolution and released Purple Rain, which served as the soundtrack to his film debut of the same name. A prolific songwriter, Prince in the 1980s wrote songs for and produced work by many other acts, often under pseudonyms.”  fc7bf585203799b68847594c6bbc4f6c

Prince sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe,  and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year of his eligibility.  Rolling Stone has ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. 

He died at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, near Minneapolis, on April 21, 2016, after suffering flu-like symptoms for several weeks.”

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WATCH HIM SING PURPLE RAIN LIVE IN 2007