Jerome Benton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jerome Benton
Occupation	Funk Singer
Date Of Birth	Sep 19, 1962(1962-09-19)
Age	62
Country	United States
Horoscope	Virgo

Jerome Benton Biography

Jerome Benton is one of the most popular and richest Funk Singer who was born on September 19, 1962 in United States. He is most well-known for his work with The Time (later renamed The Original 7ven) which is a Minneapolis-based dance and funk group the singer, dancer and actor also appeared in music videos for the hit prince as well as Janet Jackson songs.

His ongoing relationship his long-lasting friendship with His long-lasting association with Prince led to appearances in Prince’s movies Purple Rain and Under the Cherry Moon. resulted in appearances in the His long-lasting association with Prince led to appearances in Prince’s movies Purple Rain and Under the Cherry Moon. films Purple Rain and Under the Cherry Moon.

Benton is the brother of Time bassist Terry Lewis and worked closely with the band behind the scenes in its initial stages. During one performance, lead singer Morris Day asked for someone to bring him a mirror. Benton responded by ripping a mirror out of the club’s restroom and bringing it on stage for Day to comb his hair. This act elevated Benton’s integration into the band as a comic foil to Day, along with his dancing and providing backing vocals. In 1983, when Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis missed a concert in San Antonio, Benton was tasked by Prince to pretend to fill in for Lewis on stage with his bass unplugged, while Prince provided the bass parts backstage. Jam and Lewis were eventually fired after the tour.

Benton appeared in the 1984 film Purple Rain with the rest of The Time and assumed the role of Morris Day’s bodyguard and valet. He also appeared in Prince’s second film Under the Cherry Moon, and in Prince’s third film Graffiti Bridge. The chemistry between Day and Benton was well received. Although The Time soon dissolved after Day started pursuing a solo career, Prince retained Benton, as well as Jellybean Johnson and Paul Peterson for the short-lived project The Family.

His half-brother, His half brother, Terry Lewis, also performed with The Time, playing the bass guitar. was also a member of The Time, playing the bass guitar.

Jerome Benton Net Worth

Jerome Benton is one of the richest Funk Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jerome Benton 's net worth $1 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the beginning of his involvement With The Time, he became well-known for his on-stage comedy jokes.

He along with other musician Paul Peterson and Jellybean Johnson briefly played with a Prince-created music group dubbed The Family.

Jerome Benton (born September 19, 1962) is an American musical performer, backup dancer and comedic actor. He can be seen in music videos by Janet Jackson and Prince, but he is known for his association with Morris Day and The Time.

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Benton returned to Minneapolis in support of the PRN Alumni Foundation in April 2019. The event featured a performance from Ingrid Chavez with an Author’s panel featuring Chris Riemenschneider, Jim Walsh, Allen Beaulieu, Tamar Davis & Duane Tudahl.

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Jerome Ranked on the list of most popular Funk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jerome Benton celebrates birthday on September 19 of every year.

Where is Jerome Benton now?

Benton returned to Minneapolis in support of the PRN Alumni Foundation in April 2019. The event featured a performance from Ingrid Chavez with an Author’s panel featuring Chris Riemenschneider, Jim Walsh, Allen Beaulieu, Tamar Davis & Duane Tudahl. Jerome continues his hosting duties of The Purple Paisley Brunch.

Was Prince and Morris Day friends?

The two were estranged for several years but patched up their friendship , and a reunited Time has toured frequently over the years, including occasional opening slots for Prince. Day wrote fondly and movingly of his history and relationship with Prince in his 2019 autobiography, “On Time: A Princely Life in Funk.”

How old is Jerome Benton?

60 years (September 19, 1962)

Who is Jerome Benton brother?

Terry Lewis

How much is Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam net worth?

Net Worth:$50 Million
Gender:| Male
Profession:| Musician, Composer, Record producer, Actor, Film Score Composer, Songwriter, Singer, Music Arranger