The Time (band)
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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".
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Also known as | The Original 7ven, Morris Day and the Time |
Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
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Years active | 1981–1985, 1990–1991, 1995–present |
Labels | Warner Bros., Paisley Park, Saguaro Road |
Members | Morris Day Jellybean Johnson Monte Moir Torrell "Tori" Ruffin Ricky "Freeze" Smith |
Past members | 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.