Here you will find a small portrait of all members of THE TIME from the different line-ups through the years.
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Check the [story] for some additional information and his real contribution to the recordings listed above. Some solo recordings of Prince / The Artist are listed at the [discography] of THE TIME. For contact details please visit the [external links] section.
What elso to say about his purple highness? Prince is a multi instrumentalist, a musical phenomenon and sometimes a genre for his own. Only a few artists have created a body of work as rich and varied as Prince. During the '80s, he emerged as one of the most singular talents of the R&B era, capable of seamlessly tying together pop, funk, folk, and rock. Not only did he release a series of groundbreaking albums, he toured frequently, produced albums and wrote songs for many other artists, and recorded hundreds of songs that still lie unreleased in his vaults. With each album he has released, Prince has shown remarkable stylistic growth and musical diversity, constantly experimenting with different sounds, textures, and genres. Occasionally, his music can be maddeningly inconsistent because of this eclecticism, but his experiments frequently succeed; no other contemporary artist can blend so many diverse styles into a cohesive whole. Please visit the following external links for more details about his work: •• [http://www.artistdirect.com] •• [http://www.allmusic.com]
Prince also appeared in various motion pictures, concert videos and tv-shows, worked as director and producer and contributed songs to various movies, video and tv-shows. Please visit the following external link for more details about his work: •• [http://us.imdb.com]
Morris' solo recordings are listed at his [discography].
In 1990 Morris produced - together with [Freeze] and Benny Medina - a female band called The Day Zs': This all-female funk group, fronted by former Mary Jane Girl Cheri' Wells could best be described as Morris' attempt at creating his own Vanity 6. He wrote and produced every song on the album, and the Minneapolis sound is evident, though more in tune with his solo work. Essentially a female version of THE TIME, The Day Zs' self-titled one and only album - released 1990 on Reprise / Warner Bros. Records - is a lightweight but fun and funky ride, with Morris appearing by himself in typical form on the track "Green Acres".
He has also written tracks for other artists like Ying Yang Twins and appeared on some albums by other artists like [Prince] and Angel Grant for example.
After THE TIME has broken up in late June 1984, Jerome decided - together with Susannah Melvoin and THE TIME members [Jellybean Johnson] and [Paul Peterson] - to join another [Prince] project: The Family. The band has released a self-titled album in 1985.
He appeared on some albums of other artists like [Prince], Janet Jackson, Alexander O'Neal, Herb Alpert, Nona Hendryx and The S.O.S. Band for example.
Jesse's solo recordings are listed at his [discography].
He has written tracks for Vanity, Sue Ann Carwell, Three Shades of Brown, Ta Mara & The Seen and dá Krash / Kool Skool, is experienced in arranging, engineering, programming and producing and appeared on many albums by other artists like Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, Rod Stewart, Les Rita Mitsouko and Meliah Rage for example.
Bobby G. is not associated with any album / project of THE TIME.
As replacement for [Jesse Johnson] he only performed two live shows with THE TIME in 1991: On February 1st in Osaka and on February 3rd in Yokohama (both Japan).
Bobby is a member of West Coast Grand who have recently released their first self-titled debut album (2005, Grand Coast Records). He also appeared on some albums of other artists like Sheila E. and Paula Abdul for example.
Tori is a member of Civil Rite / Freak Juice - their recordings are listed at his [discography] - and tours with Fishbone. In the 80s he was a member of a funk cover band called Trix Trax. He also appeared on some albums of other artists like Mariah Carey and Brownstone for example.
[Jimmy Jam] & Terry Lewis - their names are synonymous with success. In fact, an amazing catalog of hit records has already made them the most successful production duo in contemporary music history. The statistics of their label Flyte Tyme Records are mind-boggling: Millions of sales on over 100 albums that have exceeded gold, platinum, and multi-platinum status, an incredible 15 No. #1 pop hits and 25 No. #1 R&B chart toppers, multiple Grammy Awards, and numerous other accolades and honors.
As replacement for [Rocky Harris] he only performed one live show with THE TIME: On June 8th, 1984 at the Prom Center in St. Paul. After THE TIME has broken up in late June 1984, Jerry decided - together with THE TIME's keyboard player [Mark Cardenas] - to join [Jesse Johnson]'s band.
He has written tracks for other artists like [Jesse Johnson], Janet Jackson, Vanity, Brown Mark, Force MD and Ta Mara & The Seen, has toured with the Alexander O'Neal Band and appeared on some albums by other artists.
Jerry Hubbard is a faculty rooster of IPR - The Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis (•• [http://www.iprschool.com]) for Digital Recording, Engineering and Production.
Derek Allen is not associated with any album / project of THE TIME.
As replacement for [Terry Lewis] he only performed two live shows with THE TIME in 1991: On February 1st in Osaka and on February 3rd in Yokohama (both Japan).
He has written songs for other artists like Bobby Brown, has toured with Lionel Richie, is experienced in arranging, engineering, programming and producing and appeared on many albums by other artists.
Jara Harris is not associated with any album / project of THE TIME.
As a temporarely replacement for [Freeze] he did only two shows live with THE TIME: In July 1997 at Billboard Live (US-TV) in Hollywood, CA and on September 29th, 1997 at Galaxy Concert Theatre in Santa Anna, CA. Jara is the younger brother of [Jimi James] and a member of the The Four J / J. Harris Band, Slapbak and Sibling Rivalry. He has written songs for other artists like En Vogue, is experienced in arranging, engineering, programming and producing and appeared on some albums by other artists.
In 1990 Freeze produced - together with [Morris Day] and Benny Medina - a female band called The Day Zs': This all-female funk group, fronted by former Mary Jane Girl Cheri' Wells could best be described as [Morris]' attempt at creating his own Vanity 6. Essentially a female version of THE TIME, The Day Zs' self-titled one and only album - released 1990 on Reprise / Warner Bros. Records - is a lightweight but fun and funky ride.
He has also written tracks for Gladys Knight & The Pips, Angie Stone and Dynasty, is experienced in arranging, engineering, programming and producing and appeared on many albums by other artists like Phil Perry, 3rd Avenue, By All Means, Glenn Jones and Shalmar for example.
After THE TIME has broken up in late June 1984, Jellybean decided - together with Susannah Melvoin and THE TIME members [Jerome Benton] and [Paul Peterson] - to join another [Prince] project: The Family. The band has released a self-titled album in 1985.
He has written tracks for Alexander O'Neal, New Edition and Nona Hendryx, is experienced in arranging, engineering, programming and producing and appeared on many albums by other artists like Janet Jackson, Jill Jones, Karyn White, Herb Alpert and Mint Condition for example.
Monte's solo recordings are listed at his [discography].
He has written tracks for Janet Jackson, Alexander O'Neal and Deja, is experienced in arranging, engineering, programming and producing and appeared on many albums by other artists like Patty Austin, St. Paul, Deniece Williams, Cherrelle and the S.O.S. Band for example.
Monte Moir is a faculty rooster of IPR - The Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis (•• [http://www.iprschool.com]) for Digital Recording, Engineering, Production and Entertainment Business.
Jimmy Jam & [Terry Lewis] - their names are synonymous with success. In fact, an amazing catalog of hit records has already made them the most successful production duo in contemporary music history. The statistics of their label Flyte Tyme Records are mind-boggling: Millions of sales on over 100 albums that have exceeded gold, platinum, and multi-platinum status, an incredible 15 No. #1 pop hits and 25 No. #1 R&B chart toppers, multiple Grammy Awards, and numerous other accolades and honors.
Paul Peterson is associated with THE TIME on the 1984 album [Ice Cream Castle].
As replacement for [Monte Moir] he only performed two live show with THE TIME: On October 4th, 1983 at the First Avenue in Minneapolis and on June 8th, 1984 at the Prom Center in St. Paul. After THE TIME has broken up in late June 1984, Paul decided - together with Susannah Melvoin and THE TIME members [Jerome Benton] and [Jellybean Johnson] - to join another [Prince] project: The Family. The band has released a self-titled album in 1985.
He has released some albums by his own, has written tracks for George Benson, Al Jarreau and The Coors, is experienced in arranging, engineering, programming and producing and appeared on many albums by other artists like Sheena Easton, Paula Abdul, Jevetta Steele and Arthur Howard for example.
Paul Peterson is a faculty rooster of IPR - The Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis (•• [http://www.iprschool.com]) for Digital Recording, Engineering, Production and Entertainment Business.
As replacement for [Jimmy Jam] he only performed two live show with THE TIME: On October 4th, 1983 at the First Avenue in Minneapolis and on June 8th, 1984 at the Prom Center in St. Paul. After THE TIME has broken up in late June 1984, Mark decided - together with THE TIME's bass player [Jerry Hubbard] - to join [Jesse Johnson]'s band.
He also appeared on various albums of other artists like Janet Jackson, Songcatchers, Krazy Lyin' and Lara Lavi for example.
Keith only performed five live shows with THE TIME in 1990: On August 31st and September 1st in London (both UK), on September 18th at the Tonight Show and on September 20th at Saturday Night Live Show (both US-TV) and a previously unidentified Black Music Awards performance at the Roy Wilkens Auditorium in St. Paul. It is to mention, that he mostly played off the stage - at the balcony (both London shows) or behind a curtain.
He has written tracks for Paula Abdul, Chris Bentley, Billy Preston, Kool Skool and E-Dee is experienced in arranging, engineering, programming and producing and appeared on many albums by other artists like Tony Braxton, Missy Elliott, Steve Arvey, Brownstone and The Bollock Brothers for example.
Morris Hayes is not associated with any album / project of THE TIME.
As replacement for [Jimmy Jam] he only performed two live shows with THE TIME in 1991: On February 1st in Osaka and on February 3rd in Yokohama (both Japan). Also to mention is his brief guest-appearance at the [Rave Un2 The Year 2000] show on December 17th, 1999 in Minneapolis.
He was a member of and has has written tracks for the New Power Generation and Bill Banfield, is experienced in arranging, engineering, programming and producing and appeared on many albums by other artists like [Prince], Maceo Parker, Tanyell and Keoni for example.
In 2004 he started as Rob Gi'hana a music production company called Dropsoul Productions with a new label entitled 3dreams Entertainment and is producing new acts like Syieta, Libra Rising and Sterling Soul.
After being a 'regular' member for about 7 years he leaves THE TIME in 2004 to join the New Power Generation for [Prince]'s Musicology-Tour (March - September 2004). He also did some live-shows with Candy Dulfer in Europe & Japan (June 2005) and was back in the group from September 2005 to Summer 2006 again. He has written tracks for Karyn White is experienced in arranging, engineering, programming and producing and appeared on some songs by Nikka Costa.
Jimi James is not associated with any album / project of THE TIME.
Jimi is the older brother of [Jara Harris] and a member of The Four J / J. Harris Band, Slapbak and Sibling Rivalry. He is experienced in arranging, engineering, programming and producing and appeared on some songs by Wycliffe 'Steely' Johnson, Dottie Peoples, James Bignon and Ava Cherry.
former line-up (July 2006 - August 2006); back-up for [Chance]
Brice Myles is not associated with any album / project of THE TIME.
He is experienced in programming, songwriting and producing and has toured with Alexander O'Neal, Bobby Brown, Cameo, Cherelle, Johnny Gill, Glenn Jones, Lashun Pace, New Edition, Raven Symone, The SOS-Band, TLC, Jeff Floyd, William Bell and many others.
actual line-up (since December 2006); back-up for [Chance]
Roman Johnson is not associated with any album / project of THE TIME, but he is associated with [Morris Day] on the 1987 album [Daydreaming].
He is experienced in programming, songwriting and producing, has toured with The Isley Brothers, The Gap Band and En Vogue and appeared on albums of The Temptations, Wycliffe "Steely" Johnson, Angela Winbush , Rose Royce, Pebbles and many others.
