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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.
Tags: Funk, Funk bands, George Clinton, Heatwave, james brown, Lakeside, Ohio Players, Slave, Zapp
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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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I am very interested in reading your funk research paper. If you could, please send a copy to asianper1@yahoo.com. Thanks a lot!
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
Hey. I would luv to get a copy. Thanks.
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
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