Prince A Great Star

In music oriented environment a child was born, child now a day's known as Prince. Yes, his parents associated with music in one way or other. Father of prince was a pianist and he writes songs professionally. His mother was jazz singer till prince’s birth and after. Asked from prince’s father that why he selects named prince after his stage name, he replied that he wanted his son to achieve everything which he himself fancied about in life. Prince father always encourage prince and his sister in music because he wanted both of them to become great singers on day. When prince was 10 years old his father and mother was separate Prince had deep impact on his life. Soon he got settled with his neighbor Anderson who later got famous as Andre Cymone. Prince and his friend and cousin joined Grand central. When they were studied in high school, (prince, Anderson and smith) the band was formed on those days. Grand Central band was performed in clubs and parties to get a start. Prince Rogers performed as lead vocalist. After some time band was changed its name to Champagne and second Morris day replaced Smith as a drummer.

Prince decided to try his luck in 1976 as produce a demo tape with Chris moon who was producer of that demo. But unfortunately no recording studio interested so moon contacted a businessman Owen Husney. After listening demo he signed a contract with prince. After contract many famous recording companies interested for signing with prince.

Some of these companies include: Warner Bros. Records, A& M Records, and Columbia Records etc. Though all of these companies had a promising future to offer, Prince and Husney decided to opt for Warner Bros. Records which not only gave Prince complete publishing rights but also handed over creative control to provide him complete freedom in his work. After working for some time with Warner Bros. Records, Prince and Husney left Minneapolis for bigger city California so that work on Prince’s first solo album, For you, could initiated. This album was recorded at Record Plant Studio which helped the release of Album in 1978.

Prince worked really hard on his first album as all of the songs were written and composed by Prince Rogers except one song which was co-written by Moon. It was reported that all of 27 instruments that have been used in Prince’s first album have been played by Prince himself. This dedication was sure to bring success for Rogers as his album reached number 12 on several hot songs charts. Just after a year later, Prince released a self-titled album, Prince, which within week’s time reached number four position of top albums charts and earned platinum certificate. The two hits from this album ensured the sale of one million copies of the album and these songs, "Why you wana treat me so bad?" and "I wana be your lover", reached top positions on the Hot singles chart. Prince performance of these songs was liked very much by his fan and worldwide listeners. This album opened a new horizon for Prince.