Dayton Gives The Ohio Players Name Recognition!

Dayton, Ohio gives The Ohio Players a portion of a road.

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The city of Dayton approved the naming of a portion of Hillcrest Avenue to the R&B/funk band The Ohio Players. The Ohio Players is a nationally known funk band who had scored chart topping hits in the 1970s.

Surviving members of the Ohio Players come to Dayton to celebrate a honorary street naming.

The most known hits are "Love Rollercoaster", "Fire," "Funky Worm," and "Free". 

The group was formed in 1959 as the Ohio Untouchables before they reformed the group and started releasing a funky kind of sound in the 1970s as the Ohio Players. 

The group was best known for having nude models pose on their album covers.

Outgoing mayor Nan Whaley and the city commission approved the naming of Hillcrest Avenue from the cul-a-sac to Riverside Drive as Ohio Players Way.

The group continues to perform to this day. With the global pandemic hammering live concerts and events, the Ohio Players have done tours virtually as well.

But today, the surviving members came to the unveiling of Ohio Players Way.

"I live here in the city. I was born and raised here. I continue to live here ... This is home. And to be recognized at home? What else can you ask for?" said James "Diamond" Williams.

Dayton is known for bring funk to the nation. There were some notable talents that came from the city.

While some of them have moved from Dayton, faded out of the limelight and passed away, the city hopefully will give them the recognition for their achievements.

This rust belt community needs a boost. 

Congratulations to the Ohio Players on getting this great honor.