Prince (musician)

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Prince Rogers Nelson, known professionally as Prince, was born into a musical family and began his musical journey at a young age.

Birth

June 7, 1958

Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to jazz singer Mattie Della (née Shaw) and pianist and songwriter John Lewis Nelson.

Musical Start

Age 7

Prince began playing the piano and soon mastered the guitar and drums, laying the foundation for his future musical career.

Songwriting and Instrument Mastery

Early teenage years

Prince started writing songs and became proficient on multiple instruments, including the guitar.