Prince was an incredible musician. Have you heard of him?
Yes! Prince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, 1958 and he was an American singer, songwriter, actor, director, and record producer.
Wow, I didn't know he was an actor!
Yep. He won an Academy Award for the 1984 movie Purple Rain.
I see, I'll need to watch that movie
Purple Rain (film)
Purple Rain is a 1984 American rock musical drama film directed by Albert Magnoli, written by Magnoli and William Blinn, and produced by Robert Cavallo, Joseph Ruffalo and Steven Fargnoli. The film stars Prince in his acting debut playing "The Kid", a character based in part on Prince himself. "Purple Rain" was developed to showcase Prince's talents, and the film contains several concert sequences.
The film grossed more than $68 million at the box office in the United States
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. With a career spanning four decades, Prince was known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage appearances. He was also a multi-instrumentalist and regarded as a guitar virtuoso. His innovative music integrated a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop.
Born