What genre is the Prince?

The Prince

What era of music is Prince?

Prince’s musical roots were in the black pop and funk of the 1970s, and his careful control of both his music and that of satellite projects is modeled on the practice of George Clinton, while his one-man-band approach is reminiscent of Stevie Wonder.

Is Prince rock and Roll?

The undisputed heir to the funk crown worn by James Brown, Sly Stone and George Clinton, he is equally capable of writing and playing mind-melting rock & roll and concocting some of the greatest pop anthems of all time (can anybody say “Purple Rain”?).