Music icon Prince (Prince Rogers Nelson) dead at 57

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Prince has died at age 57, his publicist Yvette Noel-Schure told the AP. Born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the singer, songwriter, multiple instrumentalist, producer and actor was recognized as a musical genius, trend setter and advocate for artists’ rights. His indelible impact on pop music culture dates back to when he first surfaced in 1978 with his debut album "For You." The singer, who was on his "Piano and a Microphone" tour," also had to cancel two shows earlier in the month due to the flu. The "Purple Rain" singer's last performance was Thursday night in Atlanta.From his 1978 debut album "For You" to "Purple Rain" getting added to the Grammy Hall of Fame, these are Prince's most iconic moments.

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