THE OHIO PLAYERS Members Who have SADLY DIED

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    In this video we will pay tribute to the Members of The Ohio Players Who Have passed away. The Ohio Players were a highly influential funk and R&B band that emerged in the 1960s and achieved considerable success throughout the 1970s. Known for Their Energetic Performances, infectious grooves, and memorable hits. The Ohio Players were formed in Dayton, Ohio in 1959 and Was Originally Known As The Ohio Untouchables. The band initially consisted of members Robert Ward, Marshall Rock Jones, Clarence Satch Satchell, Cornelius Johnson, Ralph Middlebrooks, And Leroy Sugarfoot Bonner. Their songs becoming iconic in the funk genre such as "Fire" and "Funky Worm".?
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  • @ThingsAboutThem
    @ThingsAboutThem  Рік тому +13

    *_Who was your favorite artist from The Ohio Players?_* Like the video for more content

    • @CarolynOverton-gj1gg
      @CarolynOverton-gj1gg Рік тому +3

      Leroy sugarfoot Bonner. He was the best. I will always love this man. Rest easy Foots.l

    • @juliemason4902
      @juliemason4902 4 місяці тому +1

      Billy Beck!

    • @thedbcooperforum
      @thedbcooperforum 2 місяці тому

      I met Sugarfoot by chance. he was at the Ohio State fair mid 70's. I work in a 7up tent by the stands and was walking around the back and hear, "hey little man" I was around 13. he wanted to know if the stands were filling, he was in a small trailer looking out a small window. after a few minutes he told me to take off before someone notices him...his signature hair was an easy spot for me to realize who he was..I think of those moments everytime the ohio players are on the radio even after 40 plus years..most of it's faded but I can still see him looking out the window with the doo..

    • @keithharris1672
      @keithharris1672 Місяць тому

      Billy Beck is still alive.

    • @thedbcooperforum
      @thedbcooperforum Місяць тому

      @@keithharris1672 Died June 29, 2011 (aged 91)

  • @charlesfranklin3533
    @charlesfranklin3533 Рік тому +15

    I Grew Up Listening To these Guy's Such a Phenomenal Group

  • @dianesimpson2979
    @dianesimpson2979 24 дні тому

    Hopefully these fine artists will claim a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ashame they're not there yet. They were a very gifted group. The seventies. Decade of the bands! One of the greatest memories of life. Always remembered Ohio Players. RIP✊🏾

  • @kevinsanders2274
    @kevinsanders2274 Рік тому +7

    junie morrison!!! his style of singin was phenomenal!!! That piano jazz funk he had in "Pain,Pleasure,and Ecstacy!!!..i havent heard anybody trying to do that till this day...let alone the work he did as a solo artist...his solo album "Bread Alone" is still killin me in a beautiful way....listen to that then go to the work he did with george clinton and watch n see how sorry you`ll be that all that talent is gone.....i wish i had the opportunity to meet learn n play with that artist

  • @dorabrown8959
    @dorabrown8959 Рік тому +11

    My youngest brother LOVED the Ohio players. And so did I,had every album until someone stole THEM. Love Robert Ward and Robert Jones. My brother named Robert Jones was 2 years younger than me. He died from cancer like the Ohio Player Robert Jones😢😢😢😢

  • @shawnthomas397
    @shawnthomas397 2 місяці тому +3

    There will never be a Ohio class ever again, including mandrill, a war BT Express. Rest in peace thanks for the music, the 60s and the 70s and 80s.
    And thank you youtube front having this this

  • @jeromeosills6522
    @jeromeosills6522 Рік тому +9

    The Ohio players were the Funk ticket in the early to mid 70s without a doubt! They were so heavy that Parliaments 'Give up the Funk (tear the roof off the sucker) is a style sample of the Ohio Players. That song got Ohio Players written all over it...(oww wee want the funk....nah nah nah nah na)...a pure style sample!

  • @scottdorsey8220
    @scottdorsey8220 3 місяці тому +2

    Deep and memorable connections to Ohio Players songs. They were among my favorite 70s bands. Who'd She Coo and Skin Tight were my Top 2.

  • @thumbsaloft
    @thumbsaloft Рік тому +11

    Sugar had recorded BRAND NEW MUSIC before he passed, so sad it hasn't been released!

  • @robertgraves8881
    @robertgraves8881 4 місяці тому +4

    I loved this band!

  • @Starr-d-v8x
    @Starr-d-v8x 6 місяців тому +3

    These were my top boys for real! Their music was the blueprint, and the soundtrack of my early development years growing up. Smoking weed to their music way back then was almost therapeutic! It was all about having fun, and enjoying the teenage years. Whether riding around, or chillin' at the crib, the Ohio Players was the true 'National Anthem'. (To me).

  • @waynefoote3781
    @waynefoote3781 10 місяців тому +7

    Billy beck/Diamond and Sugarfoot...EQUALLY! Billy Beck really made the Ohio Players SOAR when he took over for Walter Junie Morrison!@

  • @joeloera1669
    @joeloera1669 4 місяці тому +4

    1979. Every body up. Album

  • @alannohlgren
    @alannohlgren Місяць тому

    The first funk group I ever played in was influenced by The Ohio Players & Kool & the Gang (& for sure James Brown). This was circa 1971-72, & funkity funk was prevailing. What à time.
    Thank you, Ohio Players...

  • @christyevett1840
    @christyevett1840 Рік тому +8

    Oh I loved them can remember them growing up! They were great! My mom listened to them often. Brings back great memories as a child. Sugarfoot could make that guitar talk!

  • @jackieashley9948
    @jackieashley9948 24 дні тому

    SUGARFOOT was a awesome guitar player and the band was the greatest RIP 😢

  • @25Della
    @25Della Рік тому +9

    Angel

  • @ruff2007
    @ruff2007 Рік тому +13

    You Forgot Billy Beck He Played A Major Roll In The Band Peace.

    • @mikebynes3720
      @mikebynes3720 Рік тому +7

      He's still alive July 6, 2023

    • @leroymclemore5199
      @leroymclemore5199 10 місяців тому +4

      I just saw Billy Beck playing with the Ohio Players July 22 2023. He is still alive living in Youngstown Ohio and is currently touring with The Ohio Players to date 9/8/2023. The next tour stop is in 2 weeks in Detroit Michigan. "Facts"!👍🏾💯

    • @lonelyman1967
      @lonelyman1967 Місяць тому

      He's still alive. These are the members that passed away

  • @leroymclemore5199
    @leroymclemore5199 10 місяців тому +5

    Robert Kuumba Jones is still living. He is no longer performing but is still alive. Im posting this information today 9/6/2023👍🏾💯

  • @user-hq9hx1cf9y
    @user-hq9hx1cf9y 10 місяців тому +2

    Fire was my favorite and I wanna be free. I love all of there music it was amazing.

  • @michaelboone5660
    @michaelboone5660 Місяць тому

    All of them were my favorite they were one of my favorite groups doing the seventies it's real sad but I think all of these guys have now passed God rest his soul in peace

  • @BrittneyCooper-yb3td
    @BrittneyCooper-yb3td Рік тому +3

    I loved Rock Jones when he wore that turbin.

  • @asafaust8869
    @asafaust8869 Рік тому +7

    First noticed them in the mid seventies. Great band.😊

  • @danielsinclair9799
    @danielsinclair9799 2 місяці тому

    one of the best groups in the 70's

  • @ENIGIZERb
    @ENIGIZERb 2 місяці тому +1

    "Junie" Singing lead on "Pain" an playing electric piano.

  • @randallscott-dz3dj
    @randallscott-dz3dj 7 місяців тому +1

    Born in March 1970, Sugarfoot top notch. No one can touch hid FUNK, in my honest opinion!

  • @kayhelton3214
    @kayhelton3214 4 місяці тому +2

    Jimmy Williams was not mention better known as Diamond and is still a member of the Ohio Players Drummer

  • @davidlynn3631
    @davidlynn3631 11 місяців тому +4

    Billy Beck is still alive

  • @user-vi7is2ce5v
    @user-vi7is2ce5v 6 місяців тому +1

    Robert kunya Jones is still performing with the group 1/25/2024

  • @robertpalacios8430
    @robertpalacios8430 10 місяців тому +2

    Got to take anything from the other players, all hell of Players Sugarfoot was my main man. Cross between hendrix Add james brown

  • @user-hy6dh4nd4h
    @user-hy6dh4nd4h 4 місяці тому +1

    Sugar Foot for sure

  • @loosescrews8106
    @loosescrews8106 10 місяців тому +2

    Robert Ward was no longer with the band when they recorded the album "Pain"

  • @user-di9yk2ct7b
    @user-di9yk2ct7b 7 місяців тому

    Yes rip 😭

  • @kennethcarroll787
    @kennethcarroll787 5 місяців тому

    I wanna be free the drummer diamond drum solo on that was in matched with surgarfoots singing lead it was a melo song with both a great drum solo in between ❤❤

  • @margaretcoleman5042
    @margaretcoleman5042 3 місяці тому

    All of the. They came to Texas in 1982

  • @izellkinney2720
    @izellkinney2720 2 місяці тому

    Are you sure Robert Ward contributed to Pain and Pleasure? They had a bitter split from Robert Ward before their sound became more funky.

  • @Guycanha
    @Guycanha 7 місяців тому

    Skin Tight and I Want to be Free. Genius Funk and Soul

  • @VernonRhem
    @VernonRhem 3 місяці тому

    Favor group

  • @shirleyburwell3446
    @shirleyburwell3446 7 місяців тому

    Sugarfoot was my favorite

  • @richardwillis8083
    @richardwillis8083 2 місяці тому

    Groups, such as the Ohio Players are not formed anymore!

  • @eunicenotargiovanni6497
    @eunicenotargiovanni6497 8 місяців тому

    I like leroy

  • @mauricejohnson6496
    @mauricejohnson6496 Рік тому

    Yes they did forget Mr. Billy Beck i don't see how but they did

  • @charlesstewart1268
    @charlesstewart1268 8 місяців тому +1

    The Ohio Players is my favorite group and I followed them over 50 year. This is the worst representation that I ever saw because it wasn't the truth. Rumba is still alive, Robert Johnson last played with them in 1964, and many more lies. I think the narrative should have been investigated before broadcasting lies

  • @eunicenotargiovanni6497
    @eunicenotargiovanni6497 8 місяців тому

    Leroy

  • @foxybrown2
    @foxybrown2 8 місяців тому +2

    Ai sucks i know it is a computer because it said Bass lines like a bass fish not Bass like a bass guitar.

    • @michelemincey4201
      @michelemincey4201 3 місяці тому

      They make me sick miss pronouncing words and names

  • @saxyric8992
    @saxyric8992 6 місяців тому

    SOME WRONG INFO HERE!! RECHECK YOUR SOURCES!!!!

  • @clarencemitchell342
    @clarencemitchell342 11 місяців тому +1

    Running from the devil

  • @judyjefferson3642
    @judyjefferson3642 11 місяців тому +1

    SO IS ALL OF THEM DEAD...

    • @loosescrews8106
      @loosescrews8106 10 місяців тому +2

      No. Trumpet/ Trombone player Marvin "Merv" Pierce is still alive but no longer performing with the band. James"Diamond" Williams is still alive, leading the band to this very day and is as funky as ever on that kit. He is also number 72 on the rolling stones list of 100 greatest drummers. Keyboardist Billy Beck is still alive and performing this very day with the band , Guitarist Clarence "Chet" Willis is still performing with the band and Robert Kuumba Jones is still with us but no longer touring with the band.

    • @darrenk5023
      @darrenk5023 8 місяців тому

      ​@@loosescrews8106
      Thank you soooo MuCh! ✌️🇺🇸🌀

  • @Judah_13
    @Judah_13 11 місяців тому +1

    Brick House 👍🏾

  • @stevenmaylor
    @stevenmaylor 28 днів тому

    Love the Ohio players

  • @user-tk5it1bm3l
    @user-tk5it1bm3l 8 місяців тому

    1 love jne