Remembering Prince.br Prince Rogers Nelson was born on br June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.br The singer released br his debut album, 'For You,' in 1978.br Prince’s continued success br solidified his sound, which br blended funk, dance and rock.br He made his film debut in 'Purple Rain,' and released a soundtrack album with the same name.br It spent 24 consecutive weeks at br No. 1 on the 'Billboard' 200.br His final album was br 'Hit n Run Phase Two.'.br Prince later died of an accidental fentanyl overdose on April 21, 2016.br Prince was known br for his eclectic style.br Throughout his career, he won Grammys, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award.br Prince had a total of br 16 platinum albums.br He was inducted in the br Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.br His estate released a posthumous album, br 'Piano and a Microphone 1983.'.