Morris Day and Dazz Band

The Dazz Band, from Cleveland, Ohio, won a Grammy for "Let It Whip" in 1983. Known for electrifying R&B and funk, they had 20+ Billboard hits like "Joystick" and "Heartbeat." They appeared on Soul Train and American Bandstand, releasing 14 albums over five decades. Led by Grammy-winning saxophonist Bobby Harris, the band includes original members Keith Harrison and new vocalists SNCR and Maurice Smith.

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.