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.

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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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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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)

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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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)

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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Purple Protege - As Prince's proteges, the Time were probably most known for appearing in Prince's film Purple Rain. (Photo: Afshin Shahidi/WireImage)

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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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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The Original 7ven\r - Many will remember them as Morris & The Time, but true fans remember their time as The Original 7ven. Formed in the early ‘80s, many will remember The Original 7ven’s fantastic R&B/rock/funk hits, such as “Cool,” “777-9311” and “Jungle Love.” Since reuniting earlier this year, the group has adopted their “original” name and released a new album, much to the delight to fans everywhere.\r\r(Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros Records)

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Reunion - The Time reunited in 2008 at the Grammy Awards. (Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros Records/theoriginal7ven.com)

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Time for a Change - In September, 2011, the Time changed their name to the Original 7ven. (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Time for a Change - In September, 2011, the Time changed their name to the Original 7ven. (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

Condensate - After their name change and reunion, the Original 7ven released a new CD, Condensate, on October 18, 2011. (Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros Records/theoriginal7ven.com)

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Condensate - After their name change and reunion, the Original 7ven released a new CD, Condensate, on October 18, 2011. (Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros Records/theoriginal7ven.com)

Home Again - Anyone that's seen the Original 7ven live knows that their home is on the stage. Watch as they come together again on the 2011 Soul Train Awards, Sunday, November 27 at 9P/8C. (Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros Records /theoriginal7ven.com)

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Home Again - Anyone that's seen the Original 7ven live knows that their home is on the stage. Watch as they come together again on the 2011 Soul Train Awards, Sunday, November 27 at 9P/8C. (Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros Records /theoriginal7ven.com)