my favorite artist was prince.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 \u2013 April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and director. He was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His innovative music integrated a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He won eight Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the 1984 film \"Purple Rain\". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Prince was born in Minneapolis and developed an interest in music as a young child. He signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 17, and released his debut album \"For You\" in 1978. His 1979 album \"Prince\" went platinum, and his next three records\u2014\"Dirty Mind\" (1980), \"Controversy\" (1981), and \"1999\" (1982)\u2014continued his success, showcasing Prince's prominently sexual lyrics and blending of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as The Revolution and released \"Purple Rain\", the soundtrack album to his film debut.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I love Prince! He was so eclectic and flamboyant and extravagant on stage and had such a wide vocal range!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Prince was awesome and very talented.  I was saddened when he died in 2016"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I almost took the day off work, I was so sad. I went home and watched Academy Award winning Purple Rain, my favorite movie ever."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Purple Rain was a great movie.  Very unique style.  The soundtrack sold over 25 million albums!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes! My favorites were When Doves Cry and Lets Go Crazy and they both topped singles charts!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "What I liked so much about Prince was his variety.  He was inspired by James Brown, David Bowie, the Beatles, and Chuck Berry among others"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Oh I know, he had such a wide range of styles from funk to rock to R&B to pop to soul, he was just amazing all around."}, {"role": "user", "content": "It was very unfortunate he passed way so young.  He was only 57"}]