6/7/1958 - 4/21/2016
2016 Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Prince Rogers Nelson
Prince Rogers Nelson, the musical superstar known better simply as Prince, died April 21. He was 57.
One of the best-selling musicians of all time, a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Prince won seven Grammy awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. Songs including “When Doves Cry,” “Raspberry Beret,” and “Kiss” soared to popularity and became pop-culture staples, widely known by fans of all genres of music. His broad appeal was due in part to the eclectic combinations of...