Morris Day and the Time with Con Funk Shun, The SOS Band, and more

Con Funk Shun, from Vallejo, CA, rose from a backing band to R&B/funk stars, known for hits like "Ffun" and "Baby I'm Hooked." Led by Cooper and Pilate, they shaped '70s-'80s funk and ballads.

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.