He co-wrote several songs for his son which included Computer Blue on
the Purple Rain album; The Ladder on Around the World in a Day album;
Christopher Tracy's Parade and Under the Cherry Moon on Parade album
and Scandalous on the Batman soundtrack.
"Prince Rogers" was Nelson's stage name as a bandleader; he gave the
name to his son when he was born.
Passed away on the same day as R&B singer Aaliyah.
He was the son of Carrie (Jenkins) and Clarence Allen Nelson, both of whom were from Louisiana.