Ohio Players

American funk band from Dayton, Ohio, formed 1959. 'Fire' (1974, #1), 'Love Rollercoaster' (1975, #1), 'Skin Tight' (1974). Heavy, guitar-driven funk with provocative album covers. Leroy 'Sugarfoot' Bonner (guitar/vocals). Dayton funk royalty. 'Funky Worm' — one of hip-hop's most sampled tracks.