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Prince · Life in Weeks

A virtuoso multi-instrumentalist who fused funk, rock, R&B, and pop into a singular sound. He was renowned for his flamboyant stage presence, prolific output, and battles with the music industry over artistic control.

1958–2016 American Musician & Songwriter 3,019 weeks (58 Years)

Prince: 3,019 weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

3,019
Total Weeks
21,133
Days Lived
6
Key Milestones
58
Years

Key Milestones

Age 19 · Week ~988

Signed his first record deal with Warner Bros. as a teenager

Age 21 · Week ~1,092

Released the self-titled album Prince, his commercial breakthrough

Age 26 · Week ~1,352

Released Purple Rain and starred in the accompanying film

Age 34 · Week ~1,768

Changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol in protest against his record label

Age 48 · Week ~2,496

Performed an acclaimed Super Bowl halftime show in pouring rain

Age 57 · Week ~2,964

Died from an accidental fentanyl overdose at Paisley Park

Legacy

Released the iconic Purple Rain album and film in 1984, winning an Academy Award and selling over 25 million copies. Recorded 39 studio albums and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

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