Smokeypurple
Team Owner
Yes, and according to Jesse, when the name came up for sale, Terry asked everyone if they wanted to purchase it (Prince had been leasing it) -- but nobody wanted to buy; so Prince did.One of the reasons Prince refused to let them use the Time name was because all the music, production and concept was his to begin with and he said they'd be missing "their most important member" of the band - him.
The Time was successful because of its members, the energy and performance musicianship they brought -- but Prince was still a fundamental, foundational member. It was an awkward set up -- but got them a spotlight, an audience, with exposure they wouldn't have had otherwise. And Prince was already a successful songwriter -- his 2nd album sold 1 million copies within a few months. At the time, Morris was working at a car rental agency.
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