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Prince — a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger and occasional actor — was one of the most popular and influential recording artists of his era. His epochal 1984 album, “Purple Rain,” featuring a string of hit singles including “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy,” sold more than 13 million copies, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, and is regarded as one of the greatest recordings of the decade.
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“He could very well be the Duke Ellington of our times”. (Miles Davis)
