IF the band was indeed "The Time" (all of the original members), then I'm all for them having access to the name.

"Morris Day & The Time" used to play my city (Detroit) ALL the time. Sometimes at casinos, sometimes at very low-key community parks that have stages. I never went to any of these, but I could tell from the promos that it was really only Morris Day and a rotating roster of bandmembers.

Se7en said:

IF the band was indeed "The Time" (all of the original members), then I'm all for them having access to the name.

"Morris Day & The Time" used to play my city (Detroit) ALL the time. Sometimes at casinos, sometimes at very low-key community parks that have stages. I never went to any of these, but I could tell from the promos that it was really only Morris Day and a rotating roster of bandmembers.

They still are.

https://www.soundboarddet...ntid=20406

The way P screwed over MD [amongst other artists on his watch] was disgraceful...the way the estate is treating MD now IS disgraceful. We all adore P obviously but like us ALL he was flawed....an utter genius BUT ruthless & flawed.

It's TIME to do the right thing.

PURPLEIZED3121 said:

The way P screwed over MD [amongst other artists on his watch] was disgraceful...the way the estate is treating MD now IS disgraceful. We all adore P obviously but like us ALL he was flawed....an utter genius BUT ruthless & flawed.

It's TIME to do the right thing.

And yet MD signed a contract!

What MD did to Prince shortly after he died is disgraceful. Why aren't you mentioning it?

PennyPurple said:

PURPLEIZED3121 said:

The way P screwed over MD [amongst other artists on his watch] was disgraceful...the way the estate is treating MD now IS disgraceful. We all adore P obviously but like us ALL he was flawed....an utter genius BUT ruthless & flawed.

It's TIME to do the right thing.

And yet MD signed a contract!

What MD did to Prince shortly after he died is disgraceful. Why aren't you mentioning it?

.

What did others do after hist death?

Publish books.

Spilling them beans...

Disgraceful?

I believe Morris should be free to tour as Morris Day & The Time. The Estate are just a bunch of lawyers trying to maximize their profits on what Prince (and Morris) created. If Prince let Morris play as Morris Day & The Time then the Estate should honour that agreement IMO.

How many members of Morris's current band are of the original Time?

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Is this the real issue? That he's using the name but it's not the real band (or a band Prince would have approved of)

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I can see why the Estate might want to protect their interlectual property in this case... although I think Morris Day, of all people, can be trusted to be respectful... so maybe it's heavy handed !

happyshopper said:

How many members of Morris's current band are of the original Time?

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Is this the real issue? That he's using the name but it's not the real band (or a band Prince would have approved of)

.

I can see why the Estate might want to protect their interlectual property in this case... although I think Morris Day, of all people, can be trusted to be respectful... so maybe it's heavy handed !

Only one is from the original Time, Jellybean Johnson.

That's the line up they had when Prince invited them to play at Paisley Park in February 2016, plus Monte Moir. Prince seemed to be having a good time, so I don't think that's the issue. Plus they played at one of the Celebrations that the Estate put on.

It's all about the Estate trying to get all the funds they can.

motherfunka said:

Only one is from the original Time, Jellybean Johnson.

That's the line up they had when Prince invited them to play at Paisley Park in February 2016, plus Monte Moir. Prince seemed to be having a good time, so I don't think that's the issue. Plus they played at one of the Celebrations that the Estate put on.

It's all about the Estate trying to get all the funds they can.

Definitely and that is exactly what they should be doing. Comerica is duty-bound to pursue all viable resources for the betterment of Prince's estate and legacy.

Nothing that is being done for Prince's legacy includes giving anything to anyone else. If Prince had wanted MD to have the name, he'd have given it to MD outright. I don't understand why anyone else has these notions that something that belonged to Prince nor any of his intellectual property should be given to anyone. It's ridiculous and detrimental to his estate. And especially moreso coming from Prince fans who supposedly want there to be a legacy preserved

Mumio said:

motherfunka said:

Only one is from the original Time, Jellybean Johnson.

That's the line up they had when Prince invited them to play at Paisley Park in February 2016, plus Monte Moir. Prince seemed to be having a good time, so I don't think that's the issue. Plus they played at one of the Celebrations that the Estate put on.

It's all about the Estate trying to get all the funds they can.

Definitely and that is exactly what they should be doing. Comerica is duty-bound to pursue all viable resources for the betterment of Prince's estate and legacy.

Nothing that is being done for Prince's legacy includes giving anything to anyone else. If Prince had wanted MD to have the name, he'd have given it to MD outright. I don't understand why anyone else has these notions that something that belonged to Prince nor any of his intellectual property should be given to anyone. It's ridiculous and detrimental to his estate. And especially moreso coming from Prince fans who supposedly want there to be a legacy preserved

Legacy? It's just the name "The Time" that Morris uses for touring right? Big whoop.

Mumio said:

Definitely and that is exactly what they should be doing. Comerica is duty-bound to pursue all viable resources for the betterment of Prince's estate and legacy.

Nothing that is being done for Prince's legacy includes giving anything to anyone else. If Prince had wanted MD to have the name, he'd have given it to MD outright. I don't understand why anyone else has these notions that something that belonged to Prince nor any of his intellectual property should be given to anyone. It's ridiculous and detrimental to his estate. And especially moreso coming from Prince fans who supposedly want there to be a legacy preserved

Exactly!

thesexofit said:

Mumio said:

Definitely and that is exactly what they should be doing. Comerica is duty-bound to pursue all viable resources for the betterment of Prince's estate and legacy.

Nothing that is being done for Prince's legacy includes giving anything to anyone else. If Prince had wanted MD to have the name, he'd have given it to MD outright. I don't understand why anyone else has these notions that something that belonged to Prince nor any of his intellectual property should be given to anyone. It's ridiculous and detrimental to his estate. And especially moreso coming from Prince fans who supposedly want there to be a legacy preserved

Legacy? It's just the name "The Time" that Morris uses for touring right? Big whoop.

He doesn't OWN it!

thesexofit said:

Mumio said:

Definitely and that is exactly what they should be doing. Comerica is duty-bound to pursue all viable resources for the betterment of Prince's estate and legacy.

Nothing that is being done for Prince's legacy includes giving anything to anyone else. If Prince had wanted MD to have the name, he'd have given it to MD outright. I don't understand why anyone else has these notions that something that belonged to Prince nor any of his intellectual property should be given to anyone. It's ridiculous and detrimental to his estate. And especially moreso coming from Prince fans who supposedly want there to be a legacy preserved

Legacy? It's just the name "The Time" that Morris uses for touring right? Big whoop.

If you do not even know WHY the name stayed with Prince and MD signed a contract acknowledging Prince owned it, then you need to go do your homework. The story is out there and it's been posted all over the place in response to MD's bs. Those of you who think this is simplistic really need to stop talking stupid nonsense.

Mumio said:

thesexofit said:

Legacy? It's just the name "The Time" that Morris uses for touring right? Big whoop.

If you do not even know WHY the name stayed with Prince and MD signed a contract acknowledging Prince owned it, then you need to go do your homework. The story is out there and it's been posted all over the place in response to MD's bs. Those of you who think this is simplistic really need to stop talking stupid nonsense.

I get it, it's business, but whats changed here? Prince apparantly allowed Morris to use the name, now he can't. All that has changed is Prince has died and the Estate obviously want a cut. Can u not see why Morris is abit peeved at this? I don't know what fee Morris needs to pay but it does smack of greed. Petty greed.

Mumio said:

thesexofit said:

Legacy? It's just the name "The Time" that Morris uses for touring right? Big whoop.

If you do not even know WHY the name stayed with Prince and MD signed a contract acknowledging Prince owned it, then you need to go do your homework. The story is out there and it's been posted all over the place in response to MD's bs. Those of you who think this is simplistic really need to stop talking stupid nonsense.

I seriously don't know why it's so hard for folks to figure this out.

PennyPurple said:

Mumio said:

If you do not even know WHY the name stayed with Prince and MD signed a contract acknowledging Prince owned it, then you need to go do your homework. The story is out there and it's been posted all over the place in response to MD's bs. Those of you who think this is simplistic really need to stop talking stupid nonsense.

I seriously don't know why it's so hard for folks to figure this out.

And I seriously don't get what kind of Prince fan is all worried about MD and the problems he brings on himself. Too many of these so called fans talked shit about the estate, the heirs, the legacy, an jump to the defence of someone who is underhanded about his actions and his intent, but acts as though he's been treated badly. MD lost me as a fan over this fuckery he pulled, I do not appreciate fans nor anyone he worked with being deceptive, and especially messing with the fanbase. PRINCE's fanbase.

thesexofit said:

Mumio said:

If you do not even know WHY the name stayed with Prince and MD signed a contract acknowledging Prince owned it, then you need to go do your homework. The story is out there and it's been posted all over the place in response to MD's bs. Those of you who think this is simplistic really need to stop talking stupid nonsense.

I get it, it's business, but whats changed here? Prince apparantly allowed Morris to use the name, now he can't. All that has changed is Prince has died and the Estate obviously want a cut. Can u not see why Morris is abit peeved at this? I don't know what fee Morris needs to pay but it does smack of greed. Petty greed.

Prince allowed the use of the name to play shows, Morris wants to trademark it is what I am hearing, PRINCE didnt do this when he was living, if he would have been, then he just would have llet them go out as the TIME and forget the Morris day part. He cant really trademark THE TIME, to my knowledge, Morris can do whatever with his own name but the use of the time on a trademark that he'd own that is where the issue is. Its not really the estate doing this, PRINCE didnt allow it when he was aliive.

motherfunka said:

It's all about the Estate trying to get all the funds they can.

yes,and it's really ridiculous.As I said before,it's not as if Morris and these guys are making millions on these gigs.If the estate really wants money,there are numerous other things they could be doing to generate cash.Going after Morris just seems so petty.

SoulAlive said:

motherfunka said:

It's all about the Estate trying to get all the funds they can.

yes,and it's really ridiculous.As I said before,it's not as if Morris and these guys are making millions on these gigs.If the estate really wants money,there are numerous other things they could be doing to generate cash.Going after Morris just seems so petty.

SoulAlive said:

motherfunka said:

It's all about the Estate trying to get all the funds they can.

yes,and it's really ridiculous.As I said before,it's not as if Morris and these guys are making millions on these gigs.If the estate really wants money,there are numerous other things they could be doing to generate cash.Going after Morris just seems so petty.

Totally agree.

SolaceAHA said:

thesexofit said:

I get it, it's business, but whats changed here? Prince apparantly allowed Morris to use the name, now he can't. All that has changed is Prince has died and the Estate obviously want a cut. Can u not see why Morris is abit peeved at this? I don't know what fee Morris needs to pay but it does smack of greed. Petty greed.

Prince allowed the use of the name to play shows, Morris wants to trademark it is what I am hearing, PRINCE didnt do this when he was living, if he would have been, then he just would have llet them go out as the TIME and forget the Morris day part. He cant really trademark THE TIME, to my knowledge, Morris can do whatever with his own name but the use of the time on a trademark that he'd own that is where the issue is. Its not really the estate doing this, PRINCE didnt allow it when he was aliive.

Ok, that sounds reasonable. Thanks

Mumio said:

SoulAlive said:

yes,and it's really ridiculous.As I said before,it's not as if Morris and these guys are making millions on these gigs.If the estate really wants money,there are numerous other things they could be doing to generate cash.Going after Morris just seems so petty.