EntertainmentAmerican1957 – present
Cymone Johnson
Member of The Time, funk/new wave vocalist and dancer
Biography
American singer and dancer best known as a member of The Time, Prince's backing band during the 1980s. She contributed vocals and performance to the group's innovative funk and new wave sound.
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Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1957
Thinking about the name
Cymone
American origin
“A feminine modern name combining Cy- with -mone, possibly influenced by Simone (from Hebrew Shimon, meaning 'hearkening'). Cymone has a sophisticated, slightly audacious quality with contemporary flair. The name projects strength and elegance through its streamlined but distinctive construction.”