Musician Prince Rogers Nelson is born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
At a Glance
- Date
- 7 June 1958
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Key people
- Prince
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
He became one of the most innovative and influential artists in popular music.
What It Means Now
Prince's genre-defying catalog continues to shape music worldwide.
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