Prince — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Prince.
1958
Born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
1978
Released debut album 'For You', playing all instruments and producing the record himself
1980
Released 'Dirty Mind', establishing his provocative style and expanding fanbase
1982
Released '1999', achieving major commercial success with hit singles
1984
Released 'Purple Rain' album and starred in the film of the same name, becoming a global superstar
1989
Released 'Batman' soundtrack, demonstrating his versatility across genres
1993
Changed his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol in dispute with his record label
2004
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2016
Released final album 'HITnRUN Phase Two' before his death
2016
Died on April 21 in Minneapolis at age 57 from fentanyl overdose