Home • News Morris Day Morris Day By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020 01 Art of Seduction Day brings the heat at the Rib America Festival in St. Louis. Read more about Morris Day » Corbis 02 A Perfect Combination Morris Day and Rihanna make it funky at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards held in Los Angeles in February 2008. Read more about Morris Day » Corbis 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. Read more about Morris Day » Corbis 04 The Man in the Mirror Day gets some help from members of The Time as he gives himself a once-over. Read more about Morris Day » 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. Read more about Morris Day » Article continues after video. 06 All the Way Live Day gets his groove on outdoors with the backdrop of a big city. Read more about Morris Day » 07 Man of Style Day’s known as much for his fashion flair as his kinetic stage performances. Read more about Morris Day » Neiman Marcus Elisa Johnson Lori Sunglasses SHOP NOW Top Product. AKILA AKILA Solaris Sunglasses SHOP NOW Elisa Johnson Jane Sunglasses SHOP NOW Illesteva Illesteva Lewis Sunglasses SHOP NOW SHOP NOW J.Crew J. Crew Relaxed Premium-Weight Cropped T-shirt SHOP NOW PacSun.com PacSun Casey Low Rise Baggy Jeans SHOP NOW Ruggable Ruggable Sonia Terra & Sage Tufted 5’x7′ Rug by Justina Blakeney SHOP NOW 08 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. Read more about Morris Day » Getty Image 09 Supreme Reign Day says that “Purple Rain” changed his life by increasing his visibility and opportunities. Read more about Morris Day » Getty Image 10 Mass Appeal When it comes to his love for music, Day is open arms. Read more about Morris Day » Getty Image Read More Fashion The 4 Most Coveted Sunglasses For Incoming Sunny Days Money & Career The 15 Skills That Matter In 2025's AI-Driven Job Market (An... Lifestyle Feeling Anxious About the State Of The World? Try Breathwork Beauty What Does An Eco-Friendly Beauty Brand Really Mean? Experts ... Shop Home Style: How To Turn Your Bathroom Into A Beauty Room