On Time: A Princely Life in Funk

Morris Day

Oct 2019 · Sold by Da Capo Press

About this ebook

A memoir by Morris Day of The Time centering around his lifelong relationship and association with Prince"A vital, illuminating, and wildly entertaining autobiography." -Billboard"Great book! Great storytelling!" -LENNY KRAVITZ"Lean, slick, cooler than Santa Claus, and surprisingly tender, this book not only traces Day's history in Minneapolis funk, but doubles as an intimate recollection of his time with Prince." -BEN GREENMAN, author of Dig If You Will The Picture Brilliant composer, smooth soul singer, killer drummer, and charismatic band leader, Morris Day has been a force in American music for the past four decades. In On Time, the renowned funkster looks back on a life of turbulence and triumph, chronicling his creative process with an explosive prose that mirrors his intoxicating music. A major theme throughout the book is Morris's enduring friendship and musical partnership with Prince, from their early days on the Minneapolis scene to selling out stadiums and duking it out as rivals in Purple Rain. Eventually, Morris went on to release four albums with a new band of his very own, The Time; however, before long, increasing tensions between the two performers set them down separate paths. Through the years, the fierce brotherly love between Morris and Prince kept bringing them back together-until pride, ego, and circumstance interfered. Two months before Prince's untimely death, the two finally started to make amends. But Morris never could have imagined it would be the last time he'd ever see his friend again.

Ratings and reviews

Morris Day's book. On Time:. A Princely.... I knew, Prince. I met him decades ago through William Pablo Davis, music CEO. To Midnight Starr, The Deele with L. A. Reid, and Kenny " Babyface" Edmonds. I also helped Pablo with promotions. Skipper, has become the ",Cash Cow" following his passing. From strangers to former friends who allegedly say they love, but lie, betray, and exploit his friendship for money. Morris Day's, book is no exception. Aside from a few , antidotes, and compliments. This book is about jealousy, and once again money. As well as ruining the legacy of, Prince Rogers Nelson. The Time, is an excellent group, still touring, and performing today. They exist only due to, Prince. Morris, is a disappointment. I read an article about his feelings. He said he didn't have any feelings for, Prince when he died. This book is about Prince, and the combustible anger held by Morris Day. Allegedly, Skipper signed a contract with out Grand Central. This book is REVENGE

I can't... I won't go into detail, but I said some things to Prince before he died and I wish I could take them back. I wish I had found a more tactful way to express my concerns. Your book made me feel better. Thanks.

A complicated relationship with Prince is the foundation for the storytelling but the book captures so much more and is a great history listen to one of the greatest eras in music.

About the author

MORRIS DAY is a legendary multiplatinum recording artist, musician, composer, arranger, and singer who is best known as both a solo artist and the lead singer of The Time. He costarred with Prince in the blockbuster Purple Rain. Day resides in Orange County, California.DAVID RITZ is a Grammy Award winner and the only four-time winner of the Gleason Music Book Award. He won the 2013 ASCAP Award for outstanding musical bio for When I Left Home, written with Buddy Guy. Ritz lives in Los Angeles, California.