Ohio Players with Evelyn "Champagne" King, Rose Royce, and more

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.

Born in Philadelphia, Evelyn "Champagne" King is a pop-R&B singer known for 'Shame,' 'I'm in Love,' and 'Love Come Down.' Her debut album "Smooth Talk" went gold. Collaborating with T. Life, Kashif, and Morrie Brown, she topped R&B charts in the '80s, blending synths and drum machines with her vibrant voice. Throughout her career, she produced nine charting albums and continued performing into the 2020s. Her lasting appeal includes chart presence over three decades and hits like 'The Dance.'

Rose Royce, formed in LA by Kenny Copeland and Henry Garner, gained fame with hits like "Car Wash" and "I Wanna Get Next to You." Collaborating with Norman Whitfield, they became R&B icons.