Ohio Players with Midnight Star and Ohio State Fair

Aug 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM · Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, Columbus, OH Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, Columbus, OH

Aug 2

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Ohio Players

1 concert

The Ohio Players, hailing from Dayton, defined '70s funk with hits like "Fire" and "Love Rollercoaster." Known for horn-driven grooves and provocative album covers, they achieved multiple gold and platinum albums. Key members over time included Leroy Bonner and Junie Morrison. They've collaborated with artists such as Helena Ferguson and remained active into the 2020s.

Midnight Star

2 concerts

Formed in 1976 at Kentucky State University, MIDNIGHT STAR rose to fame with technofunk hits like "Freak-A-Zoid" and "No Parking on the Dance Floor." Their albums earned multiple Platinum and Gold certifications, with chart-toppers like "Operator," "Midas Touch," and collaborations like "Don’t Rock the Boat" with Whodini. Performing worldwide, they remain an iconic band in funk and R&B.