Prince Nelson Rogers ‘Prince,’ died in 2016 due to an accidental overdose of prescription medications. He sold over 100 million records, leaving an estate valued at over $250 million. He adopted the color purple for his brand due to his love of his hometown Minnesota Viking NFL team. Prince was also a very generous person, quietly funding or providing financial support to many causes and personal friends.
What were his biggest hits? According to the length of time the song remained at the number one position on the charts, his top songs were…
1) “When Doves Cry,” 1984
2) “Kiss,” 1986
3) “Let’s Go Crazy,” 1984
4) “Cream,” 1991
5) “Batdance,” 1989
6) “Raspberry Beret,” 1985
7) “U Got the Look,” 1987
8) “Purple Rain,” 1984
9) “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World,” 1994
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