Ohio Players facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

The Ohio Players were a super cool funk and R&B band from the United States. They started making music way back in 1959. This group became really famous in the 1970s. They were best known for their hit songs like "Fire," "Funky Worm," and "Love Rollercoaster." The band came from Dayton, Ohio.

The Start of the Band

The Ohio Players began their musical journey in 1959. They quickly became known for their unique sound. Their music mixed funk with R&B. This made them stand out from other groups.

Their Biggest Hits

The band had many popular songs. Their first big hit was "Funky Worm." This song was very successful. It reached the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also hit number one on the Billboard R&B chart.

Between 1973 and 1976, the Ohio Players had seven songs in the Top 40. Two of their most famous songs were "Fire" in 1975 and "Love Rollercoaster" in 1976. These songs helped define the sound of the 1970s.

All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:

Ohio Players Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.