Jerome Benton was born on September 19,1962 and is an American musical performer, backup dancer and comedic actor.
10 Facts About Jerome Benton
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Jerome Benton can be seen in music videos by Janet Jackson and Prince, but he is mostly known for his association with Morris Day and The Time.
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Jerome Benton responded by ripping a mirror out of the club's restroom and bringing it on stage for Day to comb his hair.
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In 1983, when Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis missed a concert in San Antonio, Jerome 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.
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Jerome 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.
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Jerome Benton appeared in Prince's second film Under the Cherry Moon, and in Prince's third film Graffiti Bridge.
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Jerome Benton reunited with The Family on December 13,2003 for a single charity performance along with other acts formerly associated with Prince.
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In January 2018, Jerome Benton joined his brother Terry Lewis in support of Super Bowl Live in Minneapolis.
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Jerome Benton returned to Minneapolis in support of the PRN Alumni Foundation in April 2019.
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Jerome Benton continues his hosting duties of The Purple Paisley Brunch.