Morris E. Day (born December 13, 1957) is an American musician, songwriter and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of The Time. Born Morris E. Day December 13, 1957 (age 68) Springfield, Illinois, U.S. Origin Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.[1] Genres Minneapolis soundfunkrockR&Bpopnew wavenew jack swinghip hop Occupations Singersongwriteractor Years active 1980−present