Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958), known by his
mononym Prince, is an American
singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor, and has been a major figure in popular music for over three decades. Prince is renowned as an innovator and is widely known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide
vocal range. He is widely regarded as the pioneer of
Minneapolis sound. His music combines
rock,
R&B,
soul,
funk,
hip hop,
disco,
psychedelia,
jazz, and
pop.