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Morris Day

Morris Day
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Art of Seduction

Day brings the heat at the Rib America Festival in St. Louis.

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02
A Perfect Combination

Morris Day and Rihanna make it funky at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards held in Los Angeles in February 2008.

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03
Smooth Operator

Day shows the ladies what he’s working with at the 2008 Essence Music Festival while his awesome band, The Time, backs him up at the Superdome in New Orleans.

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04
The Man in the Mirror

Day gets some help from members of The Time as he gives himself a once-over.

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05
Living Large

The Minneapolis native started
his music career as a drummer in Prince’s high school band, Grand Central, before becoming the frontman of The Time.

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All the Way Live

Day gets his groove on outdoors with the backdrop of a big city.

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Man of Style

Day’s known as much for his fashion flair as his kinetic stage performances.

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Music Historian

Day acknowledges the difference between the crop of old versus new school artists when it comes to musicianship.

“Artists today are more computer savvy than they are music savvy,” Day says.

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09
Supreme Reign

Day says that “Purple Rain” changed his life by increasing his visibility and opportunities.

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10
Mass Appeal

When it comes to his love for music, Day is open arms.

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