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Morris Hayes

I didn't get into music. Music got into me.â„¢

About Me

I am a keyboardist, song writer, producer and visual artist (drawing & painting and such, although I don't get to do that as much these days!) I have been blessed to have been able to have worked or performed with many of my musical heroes such as: Prince, Maceo Parker & The MPB, Larry Graham, Mazarati, Chaka Khan, Elton John, Babyface, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Shelia E., Carlos Santana, Lenny Kravitz, Smokie Norful, Fred Wesley, George Clinton & P. Funk, George Benson, Doug E. Fresh, Cee Lo, Me'Shell Ndegéocello, Mint Condition, Will i am, Candy Dulfer, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Natalie Cole, Mike Philips, Ann Nesby, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Tramaine Hawkins, Maroon 5, ?uestlove, Frank McCombs, Najee, Philip Bailey, Floetry, Sheryl Crow, Gwen Stefani, Angie Stone, D'Angelo, Common, Erykah Badu, Bono and the Edge, Macy Grey, Debra Cox, Eve, Ani Di Franco, Bill Banfield, Shanice, Mica Paris and many others. I am also involved in working with emerging new artists as time & talent permits. I have a beautiful wife & a great puppy! I also have the best parents that this world can offer.

My Interests

Going to see great bands, singers or performers. Religion, politics, technology, and the overall improvement of life.

I'd like to meet:

everybody...1.4 billion down, 5 billion to go! (Give or take a billion)

Music:

I think there is something to be learned from all music forms, even if it's what NOT to do. Stand outs however are: Us (Prince & N.P.G.), Imogen Heap, Mint Condition, Gnarles Barkley, Floetry, Smokie Norful, Iron & Wine, Owsley, DuNoiss DuShaunt, Massive Attack, Herbie Hancock, Van Hunt, Amy Winehouse, JoAnna James & just about anything old-school.

Movies:

"The Shawshank Redemption"-Great acting, great cast & great story "Ray"-The role Jamie Foxx was born to play. "The Passion of the Christ"-Whoo! Think you could have taken that?! I think not! "The Matrix"-Just think about it. Hmmm. "Lord Of The Rings"-Visually stunning. "Sling Blade"- Billy Bob may be crazy, but he nailed this! "The Pianist"-Man! Can't people be a trip sometimes?!

Television:

Discovery Channel's Planet Earth-stunning! See, you can find something good on t.v.!

Books:

Books: The Bible, The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren,The Richest Man Who Ever Lived (King Solomon's secrets to success, wealth, and happiness) by Steven K. Scott, Creating Affluence by Deepak Chopra & a few others.

Heroes:

Most of the people on my eariler list in addition to: Mom & Dad, my Brother Eugene, Aunt Wilma, Jack Robinson, Prince, Rodney "Skeet" Curtis, Oprah Winfrey, Craig Rice, Sly Stone, Ray Charles, Rev. Clay Evans, Dr. Martin Luther King, . Mrs. Allison (Art teacher), Did I say Oprah? Oh, okay. Teachers, Nurses, Vets, & other people who help people to name only a few.