Jimmy Jam: How I Met Prince & The Secret History of The Time | Jimmy Jam Interview
Legendary producer Jimmy Jam recounts the incredible story of how he first met Prince in a high school piano class
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In this exclusive look into music history, legendary producer Jimmy Jam recounts the incredible story of how he first met Prince in a high school piano class. From discovering Prince’s hidden genius on the guitar and drums to the early days of Minneapolis bands like Grand Central, Mind and Matter, and Flight Time, this video clip covers it all.
You’ll also hear the hilarious and dramatic story of why Alexander O’Neal was originally replaced by Morris Day in The Time, and how Jimmy Jam eventually helped launch Alexander O’Neal’s solo career with Clarence Avant.
0:00 – Meeting Prince in high school piano class
0:23 – Jamming on keyboards when the teacher left
0:47 – Auditioning for the school play band
1:01 – Prince surprises everyone with his guitar skills
1:33 – Discovering Prince is a master drummer
2:00 – The competing bands: Mind and Matter, Flight Time, and Grand Central
2:33 – Forming “The Time” and the dinner with Alexander O’Neal
3:20 – Morris Day becomes the lead singer
3:49 – Keeping a promise: Helping Alexander O’Neal get signed
4:51 – Meeting Clarence Avant and the “Irish” name confusion
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