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Morris Day and the Time with Tone Loc, Zapp, and more

Aug 26, 2023 at 7:30 PM  ·  Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ

Morris Day and the Time
Aug 26
Morris Day and the Time
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Formed in Hamilton, Ohio, the family funk group Zapp featured brothers Roger, Lester, Larry, and Tony Troutman. Known for their vocoder talk boxes and electro pop, they released their self-titled debut in 1980 with the hit More Bounce to the Ounce.
The Mary Jane Girls, formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by Rick James, were an R&B, soul, and funk group. Known for their glamorous image, soulful harmonies, and infectious grooves, they delivered hits like "In My House," "All Night Long," and "Candy Man." They earned a gold album with "Only Four You" and were inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2019. Their sound has been sampled by numerous artists.
Morris Day, born in Springfield, Illinois, is a funk artist best known for fronting the Minneapolis sound pioneers the Time. He launched a solo career with albums like Color of Success and Daydreaming, which featured the number one R&B hit Fishnet. Day also appeared in the film Purple Rain and published a 2019 memoir.
Anthony Terrell Smith, known as Tone Loc, is a Los Angeles-born rapper, actor, and voice artist. Famed for his distinctive raspy voice and West Coast hip-hop style, he rose to prominence with hits "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina." His debut album, "Lōc-ed After Dark," achieved multi-platinum status and garnered him a Grammy nomination and an American Music Award. He is also recognized for his acting and extensive voice work in films and television.
Harlem rapper Rob Base (Robert Ginyard) rose with DJ E-Z Rock on the 1988 multi-platinum hit It Takes Two, a hip-house touchstone. The single and album went platinum, earning Spin Single of the Year. His 1989 solo LP was The Incredible Base.
Marvin Young, aka Young MC, is a rapper with an economics degree from USC. He wrote Tone-Loc hits Wild Thing and Funky Cold Medina, then scored a Grammy-winning Top 10 smash with Bust a Move; album Stone Cold Rhymin' went platinum.
Formed at Kentucky State University in 1976, technofunk/R&B group Midnight Star broke through with double-platinum No Parking on the Dance Floor (1983) and hits like Freak-A-Zoid, Operator, Midas Touch and Don’t Rock the Boat.
LA all-female funk/R&B band founded by drummer Bernadette Cooper; BET Top 5 female group. Hits: “Meeting in the Ladies Room,” “The Men All Pause,” “I Miss You.” Worked with Babyface, Rod Temperton, George Clinton. VH1 “Bands Reunited”; Irby had Billboard #1 “Mr. D.J.” w/ Doug E. Fresh; Cooper’s “I Look Good” covered by Bette Midler.
One Way, originally the Soul Partners, featured Al Hudson and Alicia Myers. Known for '80s R&B hits like "Cutie Pie," the group excelled in both danceable tracks and ballads.
Summer Jam, launched by Hot 97 in 1994 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is a premier hip-hop and R&B festival. Known as "Hip Hop's biggest concert," it showcases chart-topping and emerging artists, and is celebrated for its cultural impact and unforgettable collaborations. It has featured legendary performers like Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Jay-Z, and Cardi B. This iconic event remains a cornerstone of hip-hop culture.

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