Prince & Rick James (1982)

James Ambrose Johnson was born on February 1, 1948 in Buffalo, New York USA, and died at age 56 years old on August 6, 2004 in Los Angeles, CA. James Johnson was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, Erie County, NY.

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, and hip hop.