Ohio Players

Ohio Players are a funk band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 1959 as the Ohio Untouchables. Their sound mixed funk, progressive soul and Latin influences, and they scored No. 1 hits with "Funky Worm" (1973), "Fire" (1975) and "Love Rollercoaster" (1976). Albums such as "Skin Tight" (1974), "Fire" (1974) and "Honey" (1975) went platinum and became known for their provocative covers.