Who was Prince?
Q: Who was Prince?
A: Prince was an American musician and dancer from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was known for blending erotic lyrics with funk rock and technology.
Q: How successful was his career?
A: His releases have sold over 350 million copies worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award. Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Q: What did he do in addition to his own musical career?
A: In addition to his own musical career, he was a "talent promoter" for the careers of Sheila E., Carmen Electra, The Time and Vanity 6.
Q: When did he change his name to a glyph?
A: From 1993 to 2000, Prince changed his name to a glyph. Since this symbol was impossible to pronounce, people began calling him "The Artist Formerly Known As Prince."
Q: When did he die?
A: On April 21st 2016, Prince died of a fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota at the age of 57.
Q: Was he inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame?
A: Yes - He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2004 - which was the first year that he became eligible for induction.
