Morris Day and Dazz Band

Cleveland's Dazz Band won a 1983 Grammy for "Let It Whip," known for funky R&B hits like "Joystick" and "You Are My Starship," with decades of chart success and TV fame.

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.