John L. Nelson

John L. Nelson
John L. Nelson
Background information
Birth name	John Lewis Nelson
Born	June 29, 1916; Webster Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	August 25, 2001 (aged 85); Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S.
Years active	1948–1966

John Lewis Nelson (June 29, 1916 – August 25, 2001),^[1] also known as his stage name Prince Rogers, was an American jazz musician and songwriter. He was the father of musicians Prince and Tyka Nelson and a credited co-writer on some of his son's songs.

^ "John Lewis Nelson (1916- 2001) - Genealogy". Geni.com. June 29, 1916. Retrieved March 9, 2017.

[1] "John Lewis Nelson (1916- 2001) - Genealogy". Geni.com. June 29, 1916. Retrieved March 9, 2017.

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