Morris Day and the Time Phoenix Tickets - Footprint Center

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Zapp

3 concerts

Zapp, led by Roger Troutman, revolutionized '80s funk with their vocoder talk boxes and grooves. From Hamilton, OH, they collaborated with Bootsy Collins, scoring hits like "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "Dance Floor." Roger's solo successes included "I Want to Be Your Man." Known for their influence on electro-funk, they played a role in Dr. Dre & 2Pac's "California Love." The group's lasting legacy was marked by platinum success and tragic loss in 1999.

Morris Day

6 concerts

Morris Day, born in Springfield, Illinois, moved to Minneapolis and became the frontman for The Time, pioneers of the Minneapolis sound with hits like "Jungle Love." Known for his suave funk style and collaborations with Prince, Day also had a successful solo career, highlighted by hits such as "Fishnet." Throughout his career, he collaborated with artists like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and released five top R&B albums with The Time. His memoir "On Time: A Princely Life in Funk" was published in 2019.

Rob Base

2 concerts

Rob Base, born Robert Ginyard in Harlem, is best known for the hip-hop classic "It Takes Two" with DJ E-Z Rock. The duo's album went platinum and Spin named it Single of the Year. After releasing a solo album, Base reunited with E-Z Rock for Break of Dawn in 1994. E-Z Rock passed away in 2014 and was honored at the Hip Hop Hall of Fame.

Young MC

3 concerts

Rapper Young MC, born Marvin Young, rose to fame with hits like "Bust a Move" and "Wild Thing." His debut album, "Stone Cold Rhymin'," went platinum, and he won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance. Known for his humorous and clever lyrics, he collaborated with Tone-Loc and faced challenges with label Delicious Vinyl. He later explored personal responsibility themes on "Brainstorm." Young continued releasing independent albums, appeared in the film "Up in the Air," and remained active in the music scene.

Midnight Star

2 concerts

Formed in 1976 at Kentucky State University, MIDNIGHT STAR rose to fame with technofunk hits like "Freak-A-Zoid" and "No Parking on the Dance Floor." Their albums earned multiple Platinum and Gold certifications, with chart-toppers like "Operator," "Midas Touch," and collaborations like "Don’t Rock the Boat" with Whodini. Performing worldwide, they remain an iconic band in funk and R&B.