Jimmy Jam (James Samuel Harris III) (born June 6, 1959) is an American keyboardist, songwriter, producer, and founding member of The Time. Known for his sophisticated synthesizer work, infectious grooves, and visionary production style, he became one of the most important architects of the Minneapolis Sound. PRINCE CONNECTION Prince personally recruited Jimmy Jam (along with Terry Lewis and other members of the band Flyte Tyme) in 1981 to form The Time. Jimmy served as the gr

Rhino Records celebrates Black Music Month with a premium Rhino Reserve reissue of The Time’s influential 1984 album Ice Cream Castle. This limited-edition 180g vinyl pressing faithfully reproduces the original Minneapolis Sound classic, featuring the smash hits “Jungle Love” and “The Bird”. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: The Time Title: Ice Cream Castle Date: June 3, 2026 Label: Warner Bros. Records / Rhino Reserve Format / Type: LP (180g Vinyl) Country: United States

The legendary Minneapolis funk band created, mentored, and largely controlled by Prince — one of the most successful and influential acts in the entire Paisley Park family. OVERVIEW The Time was a six-to-seven-piece R&B/funk band formed in Minneapolis in 1981. Known for their tight grooves, humorous lyrics, flashy stage presence, and the “Minneapolis Sound,” they became one of the most important groups of the 1980s funk scene. While officially led by Morris Day, the band was

Rhino and Warner Records deliver a vibrant 40th anniversary expanded reissue of The Time’s groundbreaking 1981 self-titled debut album. Pressed on limited-edition red and white vinyl, this double-LP set includes the original album plus all single edits, celebrating the explosive birth of the Minneapolis Sound. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: The Time Title: The Time Date: July 16, 2021 (Original: July 29, 1981) Label: Warner Records / Rhino Records Format / Type: 2xLP (

Graffiti Bridge received its premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on November 1, 1990, before opening in the United States and Canada the following day. Written, directed and scored by Prince, the musical drama returned to characters associated with Purple Rain, with Prince again appearing as The Kid and Morris Day as the rival whose very different ideas about music, money and entertainment drive the conflict surrounding the Glam Slam nightclub. The production al

This full-page Star Tribune cinema advertisement promotes the forthcoming Minneapolis opening of Graffiti Bridge. Built around the film’s dramatic monochrome promotional artwork and the slogan “Music is the power. Love is the message. Truth is the answer.”, the advert announces a Friday opening across cinemas in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Publication: Star Tribune Date: October 28, 1990 Country: United States THE ADVERT The advertisement is dominated by the title Graffiti Brid

"Chocolate" was released on October 1, 1990 as the second and final single from Pandemonium, the fourth album by The Time. Arriving almost three months after the album's release, the single continued the group's comeback campaign following their return from a five-year recording hiatus. 7" - USA - 7-19759 Although credited to The Time, the recording featured significant involvement from Prince, who participated as a writer, producer and performer. Despite his substantial cont

The July 22, 1990 edition of the Star Tribune features a major article on The Time’s reunion and new album Pandemonium, highlighting Prince’s cryptic but significant involvement in the project. Publication: Star Tribune Date: July 22, 1990 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music / Entertainment THE STORY The article discusses The Time’s return after years apart, their new album Pandemonium, and Prince’s behind-the-scenes role. It notes that Pr

“Jerk Out” was released in Germany on July 13, 1990 as part of the international rollout for The Time’s album Pandemonium. The single featured Prince’s significant uncredited contributions as writer, producer, and performer. The German production was also used as the UK release. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL / PACKAGING SHOWS Label: Paisley Park Records / Reprise Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single (also 12", CD) Country: Germany Catalogue: 5439-19750-7 (7"), 7599-21722-0 (12"), 759

The fourth studio album by The Time, released in conjunction with the band’s appearance in the movie Graffiti Bridge. Unlike previous albums, Pandemonium featured significant input from band members alongside Prince’s contributions. It became the group’s highest-charting album to date. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: The Time Title: Pandemonium Date: July 10, 1990 Label: Warner Bros. Records / Paisley Park Format / Type: LP / Cassette / CD Country: USA / Worldwide TRACK

Concert review of Jesse Johnson’s Revue making their local debut at First Avenue in Minneapolis, following the breakup of The Time. PUBLICATION: Date: May 31, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Review (Page 2C) Title: Johnson revue a bit short in local debut THE STORY Jon Bream reviews Jesse Johnson’s Revue performance at First Avenue. While noting Johnson’s charisma, strong backing band, and hits like “Be Your Man,” the review criticizes the show fo

The Time’s Funky Bird Dance — Morris Day’s final fling with the original lineup RELEASE DETAILS Date: January 11, 1985 Catalogue: 7-29045 (7") / 0-20315 (12") Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single Country: United States (with UK & Germany variants) A-Side: “The Bird (Edit)” – 3:41 B-Side: “My Drawers (Edit)” – 3:42 THE STORY Released on January 11, 1985 as the third and final single from The Time’s third album Ice Cream Castle, “The Bird” was a high-energy funk track built aroun

The Time released “Ice Cream Castles” as the lead single from their third album on May 30, 1984 in the USA. It was issued with “Tricky” as the B-side, a track written and performed by Prince (uncredited). 7" Commercial Single (7-29247) A-Side RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Time Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA Released: May 30, 1984 Genre: Funk, R&B, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Ice Cream Castles” Written by: Prince & The Time Produced by: Prince &

The Time released a rare variant of the “Ice Cream Castles” single in Brazil featuring a different B-side — “My Drawers” — instead of the usual “Tricky” found on all other releases. 7" Commercial Single (7-29247) Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Time Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Brazil Catalog Number: 16.269 Released: 1984 Genre: Funk, R&B, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Ice Cream Castles” Length: 4:20 B-Side: “My Drawers” Length: 3:55 TRACK LIS

Jon Bream announces Sheila E. as Prince’s latest protégé with her debut single “The Glamorous Life” now out on Warner Bros. Prince’s new album Purple Rain (the soundtrack to his upcoming movie) is set for release on June 18, with the film possibly arriving in theaters in July. Prince’s new single “When Doves Cry” drops this week, while The Time’s “Ice Cream Castle” single arrives May 30. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: Sunday, May 13, 1984 Country: United Stat

A local news brief in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune noting that Prince is preparing for the filming of his first feature film Purple Rain later in November, while continuing work on records for The Time, Vanity 6, and himself, as “Delirious” climbs the charts. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: Sunday, November 6, 1983 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / In the wings Title: In the wings (Prince / Purple Rain update) THE STORY The short item

A hometown “Critic’s choice” preview in the Star Tribune promoting Morris Day and the revamped Time’s performance at First Avenue, noting their hopes of appearing as extras in Prince’s forthcoming movie Purple Rain. Publication: Star Tribune Date: Friday, September 30, 1983 Country: United States Section / Pages: Critic’s choice / Music Title: Critic’s choice/Music THE STORY The short piece invites readers to see Morris Day and the revamped Time strut their stuff at First Ave

A striking 1983 concert poster promoting Prince’s performance at the Rockford Metro Centre with special guests The Time and Vanity 6 — a classic example of the high-energy Minneapolis Sound package tours during the early 1980s, right before the Purple Rain explosion. Publication: Concert Poster Date: March 17, 1983 (7:30 PM) Country: United States Title: PRINCE (with Special Guest THE TIME and Vanity 6) The lime-green poster prominently displays a stylish black-and-white phot

A strutting Minneapolis funk parade — The Time on the label, Prince in the studio, delivering one of the sharpest cuts from What Time Is It?

A glowing concert review in the Daily Press (Newport News, VA) by Dari Giles praising Prince’s high-energy 1999 Tour performance at Hampton Coliseum, describing a cool, nasty, and pulsating show complete with theatrical entrances, props, lights, and sizzling sets from Vanity 6 and The Time. Publication: Daily Press Date: Tuesday, November 30, 1982 (reviewing Saturday, November 27 show) Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment Title: Prince Concert Cool THE STORY

A concert advertisement in The Tennessean promoting Prince’s 1999 Tour stop at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville on Thursday, December 16, 1982, with special guest The Time and introducing Vanity 6. Publication: The Tennessean Date: Sunday, November 28, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Ads Title: Live in Concert! Prince 1999 Tour THE STORY The ad features the iconic dripping “Prince” logo and announces the show at 8:00 p.m. Tickets were

A major preview feature in The Philadelphia Inquirer by Ken Tucker examining Prince’s 1999 album and upcoming concert at the University City Center with The Time and Vanity 6, praising the sexually charged, danceable funk while analyzing the provocative themes and live energy of the triple bill. Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: Sunday, November 21, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Calendar / Pop Music Title: This trio of acts with sexual verve cranks o

A concert preview in the Philadelphia Daily News highlighting Prince’s upcoming 1999 Tour performance at the University City Center on Wednesday, November 24, 1982, emphasizing his sexually explicit lyrics, rock-funk energy, and royal court including The Time and Vanity 6. Publication: Philadelphia Daily News Date: Friday, November 19, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Live! This Week / Entertainment Title: Prince/Ramsey Lewis/Laura Branigan THE STORY The article p

Published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on October 31, 1982, this striking concert advertisement promotes Prince’s forthcoming 1999 Tour appearance at the University Center on Wednesday, November 24, 1982. The advert gives Prince top billing beneath the emphatic “LIVE IN CONCERT!” heading and large hand-rendered PRINCE lettering, while The Time are announced as special guests and Vanity 6 are given the particularly notable billing “And Introducing Vanity 6.” The concert was sc