John L. Nelson | |
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| 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 by 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.