Artist
Morris Day
Morris Day grew up in North Minneapolis alongside Prince, and the two spent their teenage years at The Way community center, soaking up R&B and funk from house musicians like Pierre Lewis and Sonny Thompson. Where Prince cultivated mystery, Day brought comic timing and open swagger, and the contrast became a formula.
The full story is in The Minneapolis Sound.
At a glance
- Active
- 1981–present
- From
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Listening guide track
- “Jungle Love”
Listen
In the The Minneapolis Sound listening guide: “Jungle Love”
In the issues
- The Minneapolis SoundPrincipal · 1958-1991 · Members
The Minneapolis Sound is a music scene from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 1958–1991. Its principal artists include Prince, The Time, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Morris Day. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 15 dated events.