The Time
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1981 in Minneapolis, United States
- Active: 1981–present
Biography
The Time, later known as Morris Day and the Time and the Original 7ven, is an American funk rock band formed in Minneapolis in 1981. The group played a role in the development of the Minneapolis sound, a style combining elements of funk, R&B, new wave, synth-pop, and dance music. The band was led by singer Morris Day and became closely associated with musician Prince. Their best-known singles include "Get It Up", "Cool", "777-9311", "Jungle Love", "The Bird", and "Jerk Out".
Genres
The Time Discography
- The Time (1981) - Album - rated 3.29/5
- What Time Is It? (1982) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- Ice Cream Castle (1984) - Album - rated 3.13/5
- Pandemonium (1990) - Album - rated 3.2/5
Members
- Morris Day - lead vocals (1981–present)
- Jesse Johnson - guitar, backing vocals (1981–2011)
- Jimmy Jam - keyboards, backing vocals (1981–2011)
- Terry Lewis - bass, backing vocals (1981–2011)
- Monte Moir - keyboards, backing vocals (1981–2011)
- Jellybean Johnson - drums, backing vocals (1981–2011)
- Jerome Benton - percussion, backing vocals (1981–2011)