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1. • • With their second million-selling album and a #1 hit to their credit, the Ohio Players were on fire. Thanks to their combustible chart-topper, they were also inspiring literal blazes: Some fans thought it was funny to set fire to hotel rooms when they knew the band was staying at a particular hotel.
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   Did the Ohio Players set fire to hotel rooms?

   • With their second million-selling album and a #1 hit to their credit, the Ohio Players were on fire. Thanks to their combustible chart-topper, they were also inspiring literal blazes: Some fans thought it was funny to set fire to hotel rooms when they knew the band was staying at a particular hotel.

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   What happened to the Ohio Players?

   • They were unable to resolve their disputes and the ensemble disbanded in 1980. Of the original Ohio Players, Clarence Satchell died at the age of 65 on December 30, 1995, Ralph Middlebrooks died on November 15, 1997, at the age of 78, Robert Ward died on December 25, 2008. He was 60. Cornelius Johnson died on February 1, 2009 at the age of 72.

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   When did the Ohio Players become famous?

   • The Ohio Players finally made their mark in the 1970s with a series of hits beginning with the song, “Skin Tight,” which peaked at #11 in 1974 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1975, the group’s most successful record, “Fire” was released and peaked at #1 on the Billboard chart.

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   Did the Ohio Players get a 'Funky Worm'?

   • “Funky Worm” was their first R&B No.1; after a change of label from Westbound to Mercury, and some adjustments in personnel, “Fire” was the second. In all, the group scored an impressive total of five soul bestsellers. But this was a new level of pop validation, and less than a year later, the Ohio Players did it again.

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   With their second million-selling album and a #1 hit to their credit, the Ohio Players were on fire. Thanks to their combustible chart-topper, they were also inspiring literal blazes: Some fans thought it was funny to set fire to hotel rooms when they knew the band was staying at a particular hotel.

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   In early 1975, it topped both the R&B and Hot 100, and Fire (the album) did likewise on its chart. The only downside to all this success? Fans began setting fires in hotel rooms, especially those establishments where the Ohio Players stayed.

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   Feb 8, 2024 · The Ohio Players enjoyed huge R&B-to-pop success, notably when the soul chart-topper 'Fire' went No.1 pop on February 8, 1975.

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   May 5, 2024 · Overall, “Fire” by Ohio Players is more than just a catchy funk song. It’s an anthem of passion, desire, and embracing life with full intensity. Whether you’re feeling low and need a pick-me-up or want to dance and celebrate, “Fire” is a timeless song that will always set hearts and dance floors ablaze. So the next time you hear ...

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   Nov 5, 2019 · Originally formed in Dayton, Ohio in 1959, The Ohio Players reached their zenith in the ‘70’s with gloriously funkified hits such as ‘Love Rollercoaster,’ ‘Skin Tight,’ ‘Funky Worm,’ ‘Jive Turkey,’ and, undoubtedly their greatest ever, our featured song, ‘Fire.’. The video clip, taken from a 1975 live performance on the ...

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   Aug 27, 2023 · The Ohio Players skillfully utilize the metaphor of fire to convey these emotions, comparing the intensity of love to the heat and energy of a blazing fire. The repeated refrain of “Fire” throughout the song serves as a reminder of the burning desire that can consume individuals in the pursuit of love and emotional connection.

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   Jun 23, 2021 · The Ohio Players who first called themselves the Ohio Untouchables, was a pioneering vocal and instrumental funk ensemble out of Dayton, Ohio. Established in 1959, the group comprised its organizer, pianist/principal vocalist Walter Morrison, trumpeters Bruce Napier and Marvin Pierce, vocalist/bass player Marshall Jones, saxophonist/guitarist … Read MoreThe Ohio Players (1959-1980)