Prince
- Prince sold at least 100 million records worldwide during his lifetime, ranking him among the best-selling music artists of all time.
- Estimates of the complete number of songs written by Prince range anywhere from 500 to well over 1,000.
- His songs were covered by other musicians, including “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinéad O’Connor and “Manic Monday” by the Bangles.
- He was trained in classical ballet at the Minnesota Dance Theatre and became an advocate for dancers, and used his wealth to save the failing Joffrey Ballet in Chicago during the 1990s.
- The soundtrack for Purple Rain won Prince the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score whilst the movie grossed $70.3 million worldwide. Critics have regarded Purple Rain as one of the greatest musical films.
- He has won seven Grammy Awards, seven Brit Awards, six American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
- With his innovative blend of funk, rock, pop, and soul, Prince challenged musical conventions and broke new ground, inspiring countless artists.
- His flamboyant outfits, bold accessories, and unique sense of style cemented Prince’s status as a true fashion trailblazer.