Prince: Photos Of The ‘Purple Rain’ Hitmaker On What Would Have Been His 64th Birthday

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June 7, 2022 11:20AM EDT

Prince would have been 64 today. Remember his life in photos here.

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Prince: A Life In Photos

Prince: A Life In Photos — Prince, born on June 7 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. He’s known for his combination of funk dance and rock music. Prince signed his first record deal with Warner Bros at age 19, and released his first album, ‘For You’ in 1978. He released his sixth album in 1984, titled, ‘Purple Rain,’ which was also the soundtrack to the film of the same name, in which he made his acting debut. The album was wildly successful and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.

In his illustrious career, Prince won seven Grammy Awards, seven Brit Awards, six American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He was also honored with the Billboard Icon Award and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2016. Prince has sold over 100 million records worldwide, ranking him as one of the best-selling artists of all-time.

Prince died in April 2016 of an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park home and recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. He was 57.

Here, Prince pictured during his performance at the 17th annual BRIT Awards in London on February 24, 1997. For more photos of the music legend, click through the gallery.

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Prince Performs In London

Prince Performs In London — Prince on stage during a performance at Wembley Arena in London. The singer, who clearly worked up a sweat during the show, let his dark hair down and showed off his chest.

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Prince In Orange

Prince In Orange — Prince lit up the stage during a concert at Rotterdam Ahoy. He paused to hear the cheers from the crowd in his two-piece orange jacket and pants.

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Prince Plays His Symbol Guitar

Prince Plays His Symbol Guitar — Prince rocked out during a guitar solo in concert. He performed in a bright pink, bedazzled suit.

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Prince At The NEC Birmingham In 1990

Prince At The NEC Birmingham In 1990 — Prince jumped around on stage at the NEC Birmingham in 1990. He carried his guitar, which featured a cheetah-print strap as he made his way across the stage in a white top and pants.

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Prince In 1991

Prince In 1991 — Prince posed against a white wall for portait with his guitar in 1991. He suited up in red a jumpsuit and matching heeled shoes.

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Prince At The National Exhibition Centre In Birmingham

Prince At The National Exhibition Centre In Birmingham — Prince in concert at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Britain. He performed in a purple and gold outfit that matched his signature guitar.

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Prince At Wembley Arena

Prince At Wembley Arena — Prince was all smiles during a concert at Wembley Arena. He addressed the crowd in a yellow and black patterned shirt with a velvet vest over it.

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Prince At The Nassau Coliseum

Prince At The Nassau Coliseum — Prince performed at Nassau Coliseum in New York in 1985. He took the stage in a rainbow, paisley suit with a flouncy white shirt underneath.

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Prince At The 1995 BRIT Awards

Prince At The 1995 BRIT Awards — Prince rocked tinted sunglasses to the BRIT Awards at Alexandra Palace in London, Britain in 1995. He rocked a yellow zip-up with a popped collar and a gold necklace.

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