The Kings of Funk Featuring: Morris Day and The Time, Zapp & Cameo
The Kings of Funk unites Morris Day and The Time, Zapp, and Cameo for an electrifying evening built around legendary grooves, unforgettable performances, and decades of funk and R&B classics. With crowd favorites including “Jungle Love,” “The Bird,” “More Bounce to the Ounce,” “Computer Love,” “Word Up!,” and “Candy,” the show offers a catalog of familiar music that continues to resonate through radio, streaming, sampling, dance culture, and film.
The package is especially well suited for adults 40–65+, while also attracting younger listeners connected to classic funk, hip-hop, R&B, and the Minneapolis Sound. Its audience potential fits the casino market, drawing couples, groups of friends, reunion travelers, and multigenerational guests who are likely to make dining, beverages, gaming, and overnight stays part of the experience. Morris Day and The Time bring personality and theatrical flair, Zapp delivers signature talk-box-driven funk, and Cameo contributes enduring party anthems. Together, The Kings of Funk offers proven songs, recognizable personalities, cross-generational appeal, and a high-energy concert experience designed to fill the room and keep audiences moving.
The Legends Behind the Legacy
Morris Day and The Time
Swagger, humor, and showmanship have defined Morris Day and The Time since they emerged from Minneapolis in the early 1980s. Closely connected to Prince and the rise of the Minneapolis Sound, the group created an electrifying blend of funk, rock, R&B, and dance music. Songs such as “Jungle Love,” “The Bird,” and “Cool” became lasting party anthems, while Morris Day’s charismatic stage presence made the band an unforgettable live attraction.
Zapp
Few artists have shaped modern music like Zapp. Led by the legendary Roger Troutman, the group revolutionized funk with their signature talkbox sound and timeless hits including “More Bounce to the Ounce,” “Computer Love,” and “Dance Floor.” Their influence can be heard throughout hip-hop and R&B, with samples and collaborations spanning generations—from Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre to 2Pac’s iconic “California Love.”
Cameo
With a bold visual identity and an unmistakable approach to funk, Cameo became one of the genre’s most enduring groups. Led by Larry Blackmon, the band evolved from its horn-driven beginnings into a sleek, electronic sound that produced classics including “Word Up!,” “Candy,” and “She’s Strange.” Their infectious grooves have remained fixtures of parties, dance floors, films, and hip-hop culture, keeping Cameo’s music relevant across generations.
Total Fan Base Following
ZAPP
Total Fans Base: 825.3k
Morris Day and The Time
Cameo
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(Ticket Counts)
ZAPP
October 19, 2024- Phoenix, AZ
Footprint Center
Sold: 11,650 | Gross: $838,317
July 20, 2024- Toledo, OH
Huntington Center
Sold: 2,155 | Gross: $87,460
August 26, 2023- Phoenix, AZ
Footprint Center
Sold: 4,459 | Gross: $289,644
April 8, 2023- Northfield, OH
Center Stage at MGM Northfield Park (SOLD OUT)
Sold: 1,820 | Gross: $65,872
September 3, 2021- Ontario, CA
Toyota Arena (SOLD OUT)
Sold: 8,108 | Gross: $611,645
Cameo
June 19, 2026- Rockford, IL
Hard Rock Live Rockford
Sold: 1,398 | Gross: $19,572
December 3, 2022- Sugar Land, TX
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Sold: 2,846 | Gross: $230,348
July 16, 2022- Los Angeles, CA
Microsoft Theater
Sold: 5,015 | Gross: $322,093
July 2, 2022- Nashville, TN
Bridgestone Arena
Sold: 5,862 | Gross: $526,418
May 29, 2022- Mableton, GA
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
Sold: 2,253 | Gross: $151,715
January 16, 2022- Detroit, MI
Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel
Sold: 790 | Gross: $38,922
February 15, 2020- Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun Arena
Sold: 7,048 | Gross: $290,180
Morris Day and The Time
July 31, 2024- Costa Mesa, CA
Pacific Amphitheatre
Sold: 5,366 | Gross: $341,332
November 14, 2024- Detroit, MI
Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel
Sold: 1,173 | Gross: $68,011
September 7, 2024- Chandler, AZ
Gila River Resorts and Casinos - The Showroom at Wild Horse Pass
Sold: 745 | Gross: $47,379
June 1, 2024- Toppenish, WA
Yakama Nation Legends Casino
Sold: 800 | Gross: $77,500
December 8, 2023- Hammond, IN
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
Sold: 1,638 | Gross: $153,982
September 23, 2023- Detroit, MI
Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel
Sold: 1,225 | Gross: $66,205
August 26, 2023- Phoenix, AZ
Footprint Center
Sold: 4,459 | Gross: $289,644
May 27, 2023- The Woodlands, TX
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sold: 3,040 | Gross: $242,513
April 23, 2022- Hammond, IN
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
Sold: 1,214 | Gross: $96,016
February 15, 2020- Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun Arena
Sold: 7,048 | Gross: $290,180
Live Performances