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Morris Day & The Time at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club
Courtesy of InstantSeats | Posted on September 22, 2016
Where
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club
7719 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda, MD
Map
240-330-4500
When
Fri, October 14, 2016
7:00 PM
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Musicians
About
Born in Minneapolis, Day had a flair for fashion. Inspired by photographs of his grandpa in zoot suits, a true fashionista was formed! Day went to school with Prince Rogers Nelson and sang in Princes first band Grand Central. Prince grew as an artist and so did the opportunity around him. The Time was originally created as Princes alter-ego to be seen as the cool, street-wise funk band contrasting Princes more soulful R&B sound. After looking at several lead vocalists, Prince wanted someone with mad talent so he cast his high school friend the funky, the fabulous Morris Day. Soon after, Morris Day and the Time were cast in Purple Rain which captured the exploding Minneapolis music scene at its peak....