Prince is one of my all-time favorite musicians/songwriters. He really put himself out there and didn't care what other people thought about him. I think if more musicians did that, music would be more authentic and more people would be able to connect to it. | Prince Rogers Nelson 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.