Prince Rogers Nelson, a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, was born in Minneapolis and was a very proud Minnesotan. A genre-defying artist, he blended funk, rock, pop, R&B, and soul, becoming one of the most influential musicians of his era. Known for hits like "Purple Rain," "Kiss," and "1999," he released 39 studio albums, selling over 150 million records worldwide. Prince was a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, often playing most instruments on his recordings, and w

CBS-TV Early Show Airs December 29, 1999

Prince O{+> appears on NBC’s Today Show for a live “innerview” promoting Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic and the New Years Eve Pay Per View special Rave In2 The Year 2000 on December 8, 1999.

A Pivotal Career Moment December 16, 1982 The inclusion of "1999's" video in MTV's rotation schedule on December 16, 1982, though seemingly minor, is considered a pivotal moment that significantly altered Prince's career by exposing his music to a broader audience.