"I'm pretty sure Prince is widely associated with this area."
He is. Since the 80ies, any review of a Prince gig or album in German media without reference to Minneapolis or Paisley Park is unthinkable.
As a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, versatile and prolific songwriter, lyricist, vocal stylist, live performer and fashion icon he was pretty much the full package. Like the adjective consummate was invented for him. A black David Bowie.