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John Lewis Nelson (June 29, 1916 – August 25, 2001), also known as his stage name Prince Rogers, was an American jazz musician and songwriter. He was the father of musicians Prince and Tyka Nelson and a credited co-writer on some of his son's songs.
John L. Nelson. As Prince Rogers, John L. Nelson carved out a career as a jazz musician in the Minneapolis area in the 1950s but he will forever be known as the father of Prince, the...
John L. Nelson was born on June 29, 1916 in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, USA. John L. was a composer, known for Purple Rain (1984), Batman (1989) and Under the Cherry Moon (1986). John L. was married to Mattie Shaw.
- June 29, 1916
- August 25, 2001
Dec 21, 2016 · First, there is the immediate derivation, one most Prince freaks know about: In the ’50s, his father, John, formed an experimental jazz band called the Prince Rogers Trio.
Oct 13, 2023 · John L. Nelson, a renowned jazz musician, songwriter, and composer, is best known as the father of the late, great Prince. Over the years, Prince made headlines for his iconic music, signature style, and boundary-pushing performances, but his father remained largely behind the scenes.
Mar 2, 2018 · To many, John L. Nelson is best known as the father of Prince, yet he was a jazz performer and a prolific composer in his own right.
Jun 29, 2017 · Heart Of Mine will be released as part of the late musician's posthumous album Don't Play With Love, The John L Nelson Project. Nelson, also known as Prince Rogers, would have turned 101 on Thursday.
