Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1958 |
| Age | 57 years (died on 21, Apr, 2016) |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Date of Death | 21/04/2016 |
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Family
| Father | John L. Nelson (pianist) |
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| Mother | Mattie Shaw (jazz singer) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pioneered Minneapolis sound | |
| 2. Played most instruments on early albums | |
| 3. Invented portable electric keyboard | |
| 4. Born at Mount Sinai Hospital, Minneapolis | |
| 5. Early bands: 94 East, Sonny Thompson’s band | |
| 6. Mastered piano at 7, guitar/drums by 14 |