Group
The Time
US pop/funk band, aka “The Original 7ven”
- From
- Minneapolis, United States
- Since
- 1981–present
- Rating
- ★ 5
- Releases
- 18
- funk
- minneapolis sound
- punk
- r&b
- rock
About
The Time, later 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", "Cool", "777-9311", "Jungle Love", "The Bird" and "Jerk Out".
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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 recorded solo material in addition to their work with the Time.
Members
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Jimmy Jam keyboard
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Terry Lewis bass guitar
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Morris Day lead vocals
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Jellybean Johnson drums (drum set)
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Jesse Johnson guitar
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Monte Moir keyboard
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Mark Cardenas additional, keyboard
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St. Paul additional, keyboard
Discography
Singles
Compilations
Links
Official
Concerts
Buy
Founder
Also known as
Morris Day & The Time · Morris Day and The Time · The Original 7ven · Time .
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 3bfa8f23-2dbb-43e2-b1da-3cfaa6c5ff9d
- ISNI
- 0000000096277979
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.