Get on Board With the Original 7Ven — the Band Formerly Known as the Time
See why we can't wait to see the Time on stage again.
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Royal Roots - The Time was formed in 1980 by Prince as a means to continue the funk/pop sound he had become known for earlier in his career. (Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros Records/theoriginal7ven.com)
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From Flyte Time to the Time - The Minneapolis-based band originally began as a four member ensemble which grew to include Jellybean Johnson on drums, Terry Lewis on bass, Jimmy Jam, Monte Moir on keys, Jesse Johnson on guitar and Morris Day as lead singer. (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)
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Albums - The Time went on to release four albums: The Time, What Time Is It, Ice Cream Castle and Pandemonium. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Purple Protege - As Prince's proteges, the Time were probably most known for appearing in Prince's film Purple Rain. (Photo: Afshin Shahidi/WireImage)
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Launching Pad - Super Producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis would eventually leave the Time to become two of the biggest and most influentials names in music. (Photo: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
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