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I am from Dayton, Ohio and I completed a research paper on the Funk music groups from my home town during the 1960’s and 70’s. There were about 15 acts that had their origins in Dayton, Ohio. I don’t have much time to write, so I will list a majority of the acts:

The Ohio Players, Roger Troutman & Zapp, Slave, Steve Arrington’s Hall of Fame, Sun, Heatwave, Platypus, Faze-O, Shirley Murdock, The System, Lakeside, Junie Morrison, Otha Stokes, New Horizons, Dayton and Aurra. Also some of Slave’s members went to Mtume.

I wrote a 74 page research paper about it and discovered that James Brown “invented” Funk and George Clinton popularized Funk, but the Ohio Players were the real musical innovators of Funk. They mastered the musical structure that all other 70’s Funk bands produced during that time period. Even George Clinton emulated the musical prowess that the Players provided.

My goal is get the Ohio Players recognized by the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame for their contributions to the defining of Funk Music during the 1970’s. Their role was critical, because Funk was the platform for American dance music during the 70’s. That is an amazing feat that I believe needs to be recognized. Please help me spread the word and let me know if you would like a copy of my research paper.

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  1. Cheri posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 8:54 pm.

    I would like to ask you some questions as well as read your paper.

  2. Waldo posted the following on February 5, 2010 at 12:52 pm.

    i'm obsessed with the Ohio sound. i think "Sun" has the most polished sound. FYI The Isley Brothers were also from Ohio and the Calloway brothers that formed Midnight Star..

  3. Justin posted the following on December 17, 2009 at 8:54 pm.

    Please send me a copy at

    poundbomb @ gmail . com (without spaces)

    I would truly appreciate this as I am a fan of all the aforementioned bands and would be extremely interested in this.

  4. Andre posted the following on December 17, 2009 at 7:53 pm.

    Hi there, congrats on finalising your paper it must have taken some time to do. Yep please count me in on your paper please, I'd really appreciate it, thanks Andre from London UK.

  5. darryl mitchell posted the following on May 20, 2009 at 8:37 pm.

    Thank you for posting.
    I would like a copy of that paper too.

    Send to:

    dmlawyer@hotmail.com

  6. Kim posted the following on April 11, 2009 at 4:08 am.

    I am from Ohio as well and I am very interested in reading your paper as I am conducting some research of my own. My email is campbellk_1998@yahoo.com. It is nice to know that there are others out there who appreciate great funk music!

  7. Tucson Funkster posted the following on January 9, 2009 at 10:12 pm.

    I just discovered your blog and would LOVE to get a copy of your research paper if still available.

    Keep up the good work and many blessings to you in 2009!

  8. Tucson Bass Player posted the following on October 18, 2008 at 7:07 pm.

    As a bass player I gotta tell you, we owe it all to funk!

  9. Mary posted the following on October 14, 2008 at 3:39 pm.

    I am a visiting professor at Miami University in the Architecture Department and my students are designing a Dayton Funk Museum this semester. I would love to share your research paper with them. Could you send me copy?Let me know if you want to participate in any way or are interested in seeing their final projects.
    thanks.

  10. medfairhgts posted the following on August 7, 2008 at 2:33 pm.

    Hello, I am looking to do a script on Ohio Funk bands. I from NE Ohio and would see all of them in Cleveland and Akron. Please send a copy of your paper. wrayj24@yahoo.com

    Thanks

  11. Daniel Curovic posted the following on June 22, 2008 at 1:50 pm.

    Hey. Nice to hear about your project! I would really like to have a copy please!
    Greetings from Sweden!

  12. bossdogg posted the following on May 26, 2008 at 12:14 am.

    can you tell me of some of the sites you researched to fine Ohio musicians,funk groups etc. I am working on some cd's with only Ohio artist music, rand b, soul, and funk.Hope you can help assist.

  13. Evin Moore posted the following on May 1, 2008 at 4:25 am.

    Hello,

    I too would like a copy of your research paper. I know I'm extremely late. I'm from Ohio (Akron), and a product of the 70's and 80's. I recently was perusing the net looking to read up on lesser known (to the masses anyway) groups, particularly Dayton and New Horizon, but anything you have would be appreciated.

    Thanks,

    E-Mo

  14. GLFONK posted the following on September 4, 2007 at 7:33 am.

    Yes A Lot Of LEGENDARY FUNK Groups Did Come Out Of The DAYTON OH Scene. Those Must Have Been Some AMAZING Times! Most Of Those Groups You Mentioned Are From OHIO But I Think Some Members Of SLAVE/AURRA Where From NEW JERSEY? And THE SYSTEM Was From NEW YORK CITY. Goodluck With The ROCK&ROLL HALL OF FAME, FUNK Music Is Not Respected Only By Us FUNKAHOLICS. Peace ;) FONK FOR LIFE

  15. O.Q.N. posted the following on July 11, 2007 at 2:14 am.

    Hey. I would luv to get a copy. Thanks.

  16. B. Graff posted the following on May 19, 2007 at 10:45 pm.

    Hi, I just came across this site and I would like to get a copy of that paper if you are still offering. I run a funk/black music site called All Things Deep, hopefully I could get your permission to post some excerpts from your paper. Hit me up on the email and let's discuss.

    -- Graff

  17. Don posted the following on May 17, 2007 at 8:09 am.

    Hello,

    I am very interested in reading your funk research paper. If you could, please send a copy to asianper1@yahoo.com. Thanks a lot!

  18. sonikgumby posted the following on November 8, 2006 at 5:06 pm.

    Hello, my name is Aj and Im from Ohio and I just got in to funk music, I would love to recieve a copy of your research paper, if you could Reply via a Email, that would be great. The Email is Sonikgumby@tyahoo.com. Thank you so much and keep on rockin'

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