Prince | Vibepedia

Prince (1958-2016) was a visionary musician who blended [[funk|funk]], [[rock|rock]], [[rnb|rnb]], and [[pop|pop]] to create a unique sound. Influenced by [[james-brown|James Brown]], [[sly-stone|Sly Stone]], and [[jimi-hendrix|Jimi Hendrix]], Prince released his debut album [[prince|Prince]] in 1978, which was followed by [[prince-controversy|Controversy]] in 1981. His 1984 album [[purple-rain|Purple Rain]] catapulted him to international fame, spawning hits like [[when-doves-cry|When Doves Cry]] and [[lets-go-crazy|Let's Go Crazy]]. Prince's innovative and eclectic style has influenced countless artists, including [[dangelo|D'Angelo]], [[the-time|The Time]], and [[sheila-e|Sheila E]].