his last in the UK. Alongside Morris and The Time were other artists influenced or otherwise involved with Prince including CeeLo Green, Mark Ronson and Larry Graham & Graham Central Station. On February 12, 2017, the original lineup of The Time played a brief two-song set at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, held at Staples Center as part of a tribute to Prince. The Time's appearance was followed by a performance by Bruno Mars. The band has been honored with a star on the exterior of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue, where both the original roster and the second lineup of the group performed (first in October 1981 and later in the film Purple Rain). The stars on the building recognize performers who have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue. Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh. Legal dispute with Prince Estate In March, 2022, a Los Angeles Times article reported that the Prince Estate had recently informed Day that he “‘can no longer use Morris Day and the Time in any capacity.’” Music industry attorney Erin M. Jacobson was quoted in the article saying that it was more accurate to say the letter said that Day could not claim “‘ownership of the name,’” but there was still opportunity to use the name via an agreement with the Prince Estate that would provide terms for Day to monetarily compensate “‘the trademark owner in exchange for the ability to continue using the name.’” Members Current Morris Day – lead vocals, backing vocals (1981–1985, 1990–1991, 1995–present) Jellybean Johnson – drums, guitar, backing vocals (1981–1985, 1990–1991, 1995–present) Torrell "Tori" Ruffin – guitar, backing vocals (1995–present) Ricky "Freeze" Smith – bass, backing vocals (1995–2018, 2020–present) Sylvester Donald – valet, dancer, backing vocals, percussion (2009–2015, 2021–present) Andre "PaDre" Holmes – keyboards, bass, backing vocals (2018–present) Christopher Troy – keyboards, backing vocals (2021–present) Past Jesse Johnson – guitar, backing vocals (1981–1985, 1990–1991, 2008, 2011, 2017) Monte Moir – keyboards, backing vocals (1981–1983, 1990–1991, 1995–2021) Terry Lewis – bass, backing vocals (1981–1983, 1990–1991, 2008, 2011, 2017, 2020) Jimmy Jam – keyboards, backing vocals (1981–1983, 1990–1991, 2008, 2011, 2017, 2020) Jerome Benton – valet, dancer, backing vocals, percussion (1981–1985, 1990–1991, 1995–2006, 2008, 2011, 2017, 2020) Mark Cardenas – keyboards, backing vocals