Prince, the music artist, won what total number of Grammy Awards?

Prince won seven (7) Grammy Awards from a total of 32 nominations. Among his wins was the one for Purple Rain, Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal and Best Album Of Original Score Written For A Motion Picture Or Television Special. Also, in 1984, there was the notable win for Best Rhythm & Blues Song for Khan's "I Feel For You". Next, "Kiss" was a special win for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal in 1986. Additionally, the 1982 album 1999 and Purple Rain were inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in 2008 and 2011, respectively. Plus, Prince also won the Music (Original Song Score) Oscar in 1984 for Purple Rain and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

Regarding his personal background, Prince was born Prince Rogers Nelson in June 1958. He was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor. He was a musical innovator and known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. Prince died at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on April 21, 2016. He was 57 years old at his death.

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TSH

I really need to stop relying on majority vote. Lately, they don’t know any more than I do.

elizawheeler

Just imagine how many more he may have won had he not died so young. He was a wonderful talent.

earlepg

TSH, Soon after joining QC I tried the majority, and was usually disappointed with the results. It seemed that when I didn't know the answer, few others did either. Now I think about about how likely the the majority would know and I've been a little more successful with them.

Lupe Hernandez

Dane Lyons, End of first paragraph states he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

burkeybm

Larry Jones, His recording studio was also his home, which is where he died.

Larry Jones

He didn't die at home.

klmilles

A musical genius killed by his secret opioid addiction. Such a waste. I hope his musical vault is fully opened and disseminated during my lifetime. I want to put on purple and dance.

James Chartier

Talented artist, wrote many songs for other artists as well.

billyboy915

granma, Prince released his first album, For You, at age 19 in 1978 (44 years ago) and went on to become a pop icon. Where have you been?

Gayle Wolf

granma, My sentiments, exactly!!

Gayle Wolf

Diane Herbert Wall, I can relate!! :)

billyboy915

Diane Herbert Wall, Have you listened to Raspberry Beret, When Doves Cry, Let's go Crazy, or Little Red Corvette? These are some of my favorites. He also wrote music for other artists. You may be familiar with Sinead O'connor's version of Nothing Compares to U, Manic Monday, written specifically for the Bangles, Shaka Kahn's I Feel For You, or Sheila E's The Glamorous Life. He also put in a stellar performance in a group tribute to George Harrison, playing lead guitar for While My Guitar Gently Weeps, demonstrating a total mastery of the guitar. He was a talented composer, musician, and pedformer. These songs are all available on YouTube. You might want to give him a listen. Let me know what you think.