Prince
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, philanthropist, dancer, filmmaker and record producer. He was a musical innovator who was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the film Purple Rain. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of 100 Greatest Artists, "the most influential artists of the rock & roll era". Prince was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and developed an interest in music as a young child. He signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. at the age of 18, and released his debut album For You in 1978. His 1979 album Prince went platinum, and his next three records—Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982)—continued his success, showcasing Prince's prominently sexual lyrics and blending of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as the Revolution and released Purple Rain, the soundtrack album to his eponymous 1984 film debut. It quickly became his most critically and commercially successful release, spending 24 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 and selling over 20 million units worldwide. After releasing the albums Around the World in a Day (1985) and Parade (1986), The Revolution disbanded, and Prince released the double album Sign o' the Times (1987) as a solo artist. He released three more solo albums before debuting the New Power Generation band in 1991. In 1993, while in a contractual dispute with Warner Bros., he changed his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol also known as the "Love Symbol", and began releasing new albums at a faster pace to remove himself from contractual obligations. He released five records between 1994 and 1996 before signing with Arista Records in 1998. In 2000, he began referring to himself as "Prince" again. He released 16 albums after that, including the platinum-selling Musicology (2004). His final album, Hit n Run Phase Two, was first released on the Tidal streaming service on December 12, 2015. Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57. Description above from the Wikipedia article Prince, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self (archive footage)On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This...
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Purple Rain
as The KidA victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the...
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Under the Cherry Moon
as Christopher TracyTwo friends from Miami are in the French Riviera enjoying life by scamming money off of rich...
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Graffiti Bridge
as The KidIt's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first...
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
as Self - Musician (archive footage)An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz...
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Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
as Self - PerformerA TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity...
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Bruce Springsteen, le chanteur qui murmurait à l'oreille de l'Amérique
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Prince: 21 Nights in London
as SelfA documentary film about Prince's 21 Night Stand at the O2 Arena in London. England.
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Prince: Piano and a Microphone Tour
as SelfThis is fan footage from Prince’s Piano and Microphone Shows in Oakland, Atlanta and Australia....
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George Michael: Freedom Uncut
as Self (archive footage)Freedom Uncut chronicles the tumultuous — yet creatively fruitful — period of George Michael’s...
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Prince: Sign O' the Times
as SelfIn 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote...
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Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
as SelfPrince’s final performance of the Sign O’ The Times Tour stage show and his only on-stage...
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Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
as uncreditedMusicology Live 2004ever was a 2004 tour by Prince in North America to promote his Musicology...
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Prince and His Songs at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)A collection of hits from one of pop music’s greatest geniuses - Prince, aka ‘The Artist...
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Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Early Show)
as uncreditedThe early show from 07/18/2009. Tracklist: 01. When Eye Lay My Hands On U 02. Little Red...
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Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business
as Self (archive footage)In the mid-1990s reports emerged that Prince had fallen into dispute with his record company....
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Prince - Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
as uncreditedLive at the Aladdin Las Vegas is a 2003 direct to video film of Prince in concert at the Aladdin...
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Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
as SelfPrince at his best, performing all his mega hits, to a booked out Madison Square Garden in New...
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Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson
as Self (archive footage)This documentary explores the differences and similarities between music stars Michael Jackson...
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Prince - Welcome 2 America : Live at the Forum
as uncreditedThis is Prince performing with his 2011-era lineup of the New Power Generation, including Shelby...
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
as SelfThe history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage...
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Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 3)
as SelfWhen Prince comes to the Montreux Jazz Festival, all bets are off. On his third visit to the...
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Prince: The Hits Collection
as uncreditedThe Hits Collection is a collection of music videos released in 1993 to accompany the Prince's...
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They All Came Out to Montreux
as SelfUtilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more,...
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Prince and the Revolution: Live at the Omni, Atlanta
as uncreditedPurple Rain Tour The Omni, Atlanta 4th January 1985 Let's Go Crazy / Delirious / 1999 / Little...
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Prince: Montreux Like Jazz
as uncreditedA two-DVD set of Prince at the 2009 Montreux Jazz Festival that serves as a reminder for those...
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Prince: Club Nokia
as uncreditedThe 3rd of three shows performed by Prince the night of March 28th 2009.
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Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Late Show)
as uncreditedThe late show from 07/18/2007. Tracklist: 01. Prince Introduces Band Members 02. When Eye Lay...
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as uncredited"Rave un2 the year 2000" celebrates the joy of life as PRINCE performs music from his critically...
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Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 1)
as SelfWhen Prince comes to the Montreux Jazz Festival, all bets are off. On his third visit to the...
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Prince & The New Power Generation: Live At Glam Slam 1992
as uncreditedA Never-Before-Released Live Recording By Prince & The New Power Generation Recorded At Prince’s...
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Prince: The Undertaker
as uncreditedThis recording was made in a continuous single live-in-the-studio pass in collaboration with NPG...
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Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 2)
as SelfWhen Prince comes to the Montreux Jazz Festival, all bets are off. On his third visit to the...
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Mavis!
as Self (archive footage)A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
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Prince and the Revolution: Live
as uncredited“Prince and the Revolution: Live” is a legendary concert filmed toward the end of Prince's...
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Prince - 3 Nights, 3 Shows
as uncreditedThree performances from Prince at the 2013 Montreux Jazz Festival
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TMZ Presents Prince Fatal Secrets
as Self (archive footage)TMZ broke the news of Prince's death and the real story behind his emergency plane landing six...
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Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
as Self (archive footage)The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and...
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Prince: Purple Reign
as Self (archive footage)In recent times, music lovers have been confounded with the tragic and shocking news that some...
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Batdance
as uncreditedA promotional video for Prince's #1 1989 hit single "Batdance."
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Prince in Tokyo '90 Nude Tour
as SelfPrince Live - Nude Tour '90 - Tokyo Dome, Tokyo - 31st August 1990 Includes footage of Nude...
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Prince: The Beautiful Experience
as uncreditedThis promotional movie for 1-800-NEW-FUNK features a collection of unreleased music videos and...
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The Last 24 hours: Prince
as uncreditedThe world mourned the loss of one of it’s most innovative performers Prince, inApril 2016. While...
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Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
as uncreditedOn June 7th, 1986, Prince celebrated his 28th birthday by performing for a packed crowd at...
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Hodgepodge
as Self (archive footage)Andrew Richter shares odd stories of celebrity encounters from his years working in New York hotels.
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The Minnesota Sound
as Self (archive footage)Emily Goldberg's first person journey through the Minneapolis music scene of the 80s. More
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Night Flight: Born Again
as SelfDocumentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and...
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Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold
as uncreditedIn Egypt, princess Maytes father is assassinated by seven men, leaving her with the sacred three...
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Prince in Japan '90
as uncreditedPrince performs live at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on August 31, 1990. Originally...
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The Prince Story: Icon, Genius... Slave
as Self (archive footage)A dramatization of the life of the acclaimed American musician, Prince, who died from an...
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Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
as uncreditedA one-off performance recorded live at Paisley Park during rehearsals for the Sign O The Times...
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Prince - Dirty Mind New York '81
as uncreditedPrince live at The Ritz, New York, NY March 22nd 1981.
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George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
as Self (archive footage)Don Letts's hilarious and colourful profile of the godfather of funk, whose 50-year career has...
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Prince: Lovesexy Live
as uncreditedLovesexy Live was the fifth Prince home video to be released and second live concert released on...
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Prince: The Peach and Black Times
as SelfDocumentary featuring Dr. Fink (keyboards), Susan Rogers (sound engineer), Steve Purcell...
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Prince And The New Power Generation: Act I
as SelfPrince And The New Power Generation: Act I is the first part of a two-day US TV-special...
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Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain
as uncreditedOn the 3rd of August 1983, Prince played a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre...
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Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection
as uncreditedPrince and the new power generation music video
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Prince - Dirty Mind Paris '81
as SelfOn June 4, 1981 Prince staged a concert at Théâtre Le Palace in the City Of Lights. The show...
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Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
as uncreditedAvailable for The 1st Time! Exclusive footage taken from one of Prince and the N.P.G.'s...
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Prince - The Glory Years
as Self (archive footage)A documentary film that reviews and recaptures this golden decade and, with the aid of his...
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Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
as uncreditedAn ABC TV Special that aired on December 19th 1992
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Prince and the Revolution: The Homecoming
as uncreditedAfter 4 months of touring, Prince and his band return to Minneapolis.
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Prince: The Art of Musicology
as uncreditedPrince performs a live show at Webster Hall and conducts an interview on his 2004 comeback album...
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Prince & The New Power Generation - Live at Glam Slam
as SelfOrganized and recorded on very short notice, Live At Glam Slam provides fans with the...
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Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
as SelfOn the road documentary with Prince and the New Power Generation during their 2004 Musicology...
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Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990
as uncreditedPrince concert at Estadio Santa María del Mar, La Coruña, Spain on 29 July 1990 for the Nude Tour.
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Prince: Love 4 One Another
as uncreditedA television special produced for VH1
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State of Fear
as uncreditedSeven hundred and seventy one words from Orwell, Chomsky, Shakespeare and others. Seven hundred...
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Prince: A Purple Reign
as Self (archive footage)Part of BBC Four's Black Music Legends of the 1980s, this documentary explores how Prince -...
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Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm
as uncreditedParade Tour live at Isstadion, Stockholm on August 22nd 1986.
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Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF
as uncreditedThe full length music video film for Sexy MF
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Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
as uncreditedA performance from Sheila E. filmed live at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, CA. ...
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3 Chains o' Gold
as SelfIn Egypt, princess Mayte's father is assassinated by 7 men, leaving her with the sacred three...
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Prince: Unauthorized
as Self (archive footage)The people usually left in a superstar’s wake — first managers, original band members, childhood...
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Prince: 1999 Live In Houston 12/29/82
as uncreditedPrince and the Revolution perform live at the Summit in Houston, TX on 12/29/1982
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Prince: Sexy Mother F*****
as Self - Musician (archive footage)Genius composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor and all round high priest of cool....
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Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off
as uncreditedA collection of music videos from Prince and the New Power Generation
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Prince: Beautiful Strange
as SelfListen to this intimate conversation between The Artist Formerly Known As Prince and Mel B. as...
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Prince: My Name Is
as SelfHe did not grow up in a palace, yet Prince Rogers Nelson was born with a regal name. Other...
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Late Show with David Letterman
as uncreditedLate Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on...
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Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical GuestA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...
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Die Harald Schmidt Show
as SelfThe Harald Schmidt Show is a German late night talk show hosted on Sky Deutschland by comedian...
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New Girl
as PrinceJessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in...
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Top of the Pops
as SelfThe biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...
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American Idol
as Self - GuestEach year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest...
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MTV Video Music Awards
as SelfAn annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as uncreditedJay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
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The Midnight Special
as uncreditedThe Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during...
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The Oscars
as SelfAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...
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Solid Gold
as SelfSolid Gold was an American syndicated music television series that debuted on September 13,...
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Muppets Tonight
as SelfMuppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and...
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Today
as SelfToday is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on...
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Soul Train
as uncreditedSoul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from 1971 to 2006. In...
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The Arsenio Hall Show
as uncreditedThe Arsenio Hall Show aired in syndication from January 3, 1989 to May 27, 1994. The show was...
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The Grammy Awards
as SelfAn awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording...
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