The Time (band)
The Time, also known as Morris Day and the Time and The Original 7ven, is an American funk rock band founded in Minneapolis in 1981. They contributed to the development of the Minneapolis sound, an eclectic fusion of funk, R&B, new wave, synth-pop and dance. Led by singer-songwriter Morris Day, the band members are known for having been close associates of musician Prince, and are arguably the most successful artists who have worked with him, achieving success with singles such as "Get It Up", "The Bird", "Cool", "777-9311", "Jungle Love" and "Jerk Out".
For the Yugoslav band, see Time (Yugoslav band).
The Time
The Original 7ven, Morris Day and the Time
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
1981–1985, 1990–1991, 1995–present
Morris Day
Jellybean Johnson
Monte Moir
Torrell "Tori" Ruffin
Ricky "Freeze" Smith
Jesse Johnson
Jerome Benton
Jimmy Jam
Terry Lewis
Mark Cardenas
St. Paul Peterson
Rocky Harris
Gerry Hubbard
Stanley "Chance" Howard
Robert GI' Grissett Jr
Morris Hayes
Brice Myles
Jeff McNealy
Former members Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis went on to a prominent production career after they left the band in 1983, while Day and guitarist Jesse Johnson[2] recorded solo material in addition to their work with the Time.
Legal dispute with Prince Estate[edit]
In March 2022, a Los Angeles Times article reported that the Prince Estate had recently informed Day that he “‘can no longer use [the name] Morris Day and the Time in any capacity.’” Music industry attorney Erin M. Jacobson was quoted in the article saying that it was more accurate to say the letter said that Day could not claim “‘ownership of the name,’” but there was still opportunity to use the name via an agreement with the Prince Estate that would provide terms for Day to monetarily compensate “‘the trademark owner in exchange for the ability to continue using the name.’”[19]
Current
Past
The Time discography
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