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6. Prince
Prince has been so influential and so widely recognized that the genre mix he came up with and pioneered got a name all on its own – The Minneapolis Sound. It is a mix of synthpop, funk, pop, new way and rock and the reason why it got the name it still holds is that Prince started his career in the city he was born in – Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Over the years, his success only grew, arguably peaking with Purple Rain, one of the most popular and influential soundtracks ever. Over the years, he has proven he is one of the most talented musicians that ever made music and he shows no signs of slowing down.
When we are talking Minnesotan celebrities, we need to put Prince high up there, both for his incredible career and his influence.