Prince performs during the 'Pepsi Halftime Show' at Super Bowl XLI between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, FloridaGetty
Born Prince Roger Nelson, the American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor blessed the world with his talents over three decades and was widely known for his eclectic work, flamboyant and electrifying stage presence and snake-hipped sexual charisma. He embarked on his music career during the 70s and went onto huge critical and commercial acclaim as one of the world's greatest entertainers, wowing audiences with impromptu concerts.
Prince became a world-famous superstar in the 1980s and sold over 100 million records over the course of his career, with albums such as 1999, Purple Rain and Sign O' the Times. He recorded more than 30 LPs during his life and his best-known hits include Let's Go Crazy and When Doves Cry.
The pop legend was just as famous for his charismatic live performances and innovative stage costumes and dance moves, so take a look at a few of Prince's stage highlights in the slideshow below ranging from his goosebump-inducing performance with Beyonce to the Superbowl Halftime show.
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JANUARY 01: SINGER PRINCE PERFORMS IN THE OPEN AIR SCG SHOW IN SYDNEYGetty
JANUARY 01: SINGER PRINCE PERFORMS IN THE OPEN AIR SCG SHOW IN SYDNEYGettyPrince performs at the 10th Anniversary Essence Music Festival at the Superdome on July 2, 2004 in New Orleans, LouisianaGettyPrince performs during the 'Pepsi Halftime Show' at Super Bowl XLI between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, FloridaGettySinger/actress Beyonce Knowles and Musician Prince perform at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2004 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaGettySinger The Weeknd (R) accepts Favorite Soul/R&B Album for 'Beauty Behind the Madness' from musician Prince onstage during the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaGettyPortrait of American singer Prince (born on 07 June 1958 in Minneapolis) taken 25 August 1986 at the Zenith in Paris for his only concert in the French capital. Portrait du chanteur américain Prince (né le 07 juin 1958 à Minneapolis) pris le 25 août 1986 au Zénith à Paris, lors de son unique concert dans la capitaleGettyRecording artist Prince speaks onstage during The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the at the STAPLES Center on February 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaGettyPrince arrives at the 7th Annual Tiger Woods Tiger Jam, on May 29, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.GettySinger Prince (R) and his wife Manuela Testolini sit in the audience at the 35th Annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Universal Amphitheatre, March 6, 2004 in Hollywood, CaliforniaGettyGuitarist Donna Grantis, recording artist Prince and bassist Ida Nielsen perform onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, NevadaGetty
