Prince Rogers Nelson was a highly influential American musician, producer and actor.

Prince was known as as an innovative guitarist and singer with an incredible stage presence.

Born in Minneapolis - Minnesota, Prince secured at record contract at the young age of 18 and propelled himself to stardom with his 1979 album Prince.

Blending funk, rock, r&b and pop, Prince’s passing has sent ripples of mourning through the music industry he helped to shape.