Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), known as Prince, was an American singer, prolific songwriter, multi-talented instrumentalist, producer, and actor. His musical influence covered a vast range of styles, including funk, psychedelia, rock, soul, R&B, and pop. Prince was renowned as an innovator and a musical prodigy. His influence on the world of music is one that will be greatly missed and unmatched for generations to come.