Now Is The Time For Morris Day
Carol Cooper, Face, The, December 1985
He played the senior dude in Purple Rain, the one who nearly stole the show from his real-life hometown rival Prince. He calls his autobiographical solo album The Color Of Success. Is he serious? Text Carol Cooper
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