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@CarolynOverton-gj1gg Жыл бұрын
Leroy sugarfoot Bonner. He was the best. I will always love this man. Rest easy Foots.l
@juliemason49027 ай бұрын
Billy Beck!
@thedbcooperforum5 ай бұрын
I met Sugarfoot by chance. he was at the Ohio State fair mid 70's. I work in a 7up tent by the stands and was walking around the back and hear, "hey little man" I was around 13. he wanted to know if the stands were filling, he was in a small trailer looking out a small window. after a few minutes he told me to take off before someone notices him...his signature hair was an easy spot for me to realize who he was..I think of those moments everytime the ohio players are on the radio even after 40 plus years..most of it's faded but I can still see him looking out the window with the doo..
@keithharris16724 ай бұрын
Billy Beck is still alive.
@thedbcooperforum4 ай бұрын
@@keithharris1672 Died June 29, 2011 (aged 91)
@dianesimpson29793 ай бұрын
Hopefully these fine artists will claim a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ashame they're not there yet. They were a very gifted group. The seventies. Decade of the bands! One of the greatest memories of life. Always remembered Ohio Players. RIP✊🏾
@charlesfranklin3533 Жыл бұрын
I Grew Up Listening To these Guy's Such a Phenomenal Group
@scottdorsey82206 ай бұрын
Deep and memorable connections to Ohio Players songs. They were among my favorite 70s bands. Who'd She Coo and Skin Tight were my Top 2.
@shawnthomas3975 ай бұрын
There will never be a Ohio class ever again, including mandrill, a war BT Express. Rest in peace thanks for the music, the 60s and the 70s and 80s. And thank you youtube front having this this
@kevinsanders2274 Жыл бұрын
junie morrison!!! his style of singin was phenomenal!!! That piano jazz funk he had in "Pain,Pleasure,and Ecstacy!!!..i havent heard anybody trying to do that till this day...let alone the work he did as a solo artist...his solo album "Bread Alone" is still killin me in a beautiful way....listen to that then go to the work he did with george clinton and watch n see how sorry you`ll be that all that talent is gone.....i wish i had the opportunity to meet learn n play with that artist
@FrankieJordan-v3j19 күн бұрын
All of these guys passed way too soon.I love they music.I’m 70,so I was a teen when they came on the scene
@Starr-d-v8x9 ай бұрын
These were my top boys for real! Their music was the blueprint, and the soundtrack of my early development years growing up. Smoking weed to their music way back then was almost therapeutic! It was all about having fun, and enjoying the teenage years. Whether riding around, or chillin' at the crib, the Ohio Players was the true 'National Anthem'. (To me).
@robertgraves88817 ай бұрын
I loved this band!
@christyevett1840 Жыл бұрын
Oh I loved them can remember them growing up! They were great! My mom listened to them often. Brings back great memories as a child. Sugarfoot could make that guitar talk!
@kevinharper1688 Жыл бұрын
Iam u too
@kevinharper1688 Жыл бұрын
When we going get merry
@robertjones8771 Жыл бұрын
🙏🏾YES✊🏽
@jeromeosills6522 Жыл бұрын
The Ohio players were the Funk ticket in the early to mid 70s without a doubt! They were so heavy that Parliaments 'Give up the Funk (tear the roof off the sucker) is a style sample of the Ohio Players. That song got Ohio Players written all over it...(oww wee want the funk....nah nah nah nah na)...a pure style sample!
@dorabrown8959 Жыл бұрын
My youngest brother LOVED the Ohio players. And so did I,had every album until someone stole THEM. Love Robert Ward and Robert Jones. My brother named Robert Jones was 2 years younger than me. He died from cancer like the Ohio Player Robert Jones😢😢😢😢
@jackieashley99483 ай бұрын
SUGARFOOT was a awesome guitar player and the band was the greatest RIP 😢
@michaelboone56604 ай бұрын
All of them were my favorite they were one of my favorite groups doing the seventies it's real sad but I think all of these guys have now passed God rest his soul in peace
@thumbsaloft Жыл бұрын
Sugar had recorded BRAND NEW MUSIC before he passed, so sad it hasn't been released!
@joeloera16697 ай бұрын
1979. Every body up. Album
@25Della Жыл бұрын
Angel
@waynefoote3781 Жыл бұрын
Billy beck/Diamond and Sugarfoot...EQUALLY! Billy Beck really made the Ohio Players SOAR when he took over for Walter Junie Morrison!@
@asafaust8869 Жыл бұрын
First noticed them in the mid seventies. Great band.😊
@RandolphGiles2 ай бұрын
Only 'Diamond Williams" drummer is left. Greatest r & b band ever!!
@jzzfan12 ай бұрын
Billy Beck is still alive.
@RandolphGiles2 ай бұрын
Ok, thanks!
@ruff2007 Жыл бұрын
You Forgot Billy Beck He Played A Major Roll In The Band Peace.
@mikebynes3720 Жыл бұрын
He's still alive July 6, 2023
@leroymclemore5199 Жыл бұрын
I just saw Billy Beck playing with the Ohio Players July 22 2023. He is still alive living in Youngstown Ohio and is currently touring with The Ohio Players to date 9/8/2023. The next tour stop is in 2 weeks in Detroit Michigan. "Facts"!👍🏾💯
@lonelyman19674 ай бұрын
He's still alive. These are the members that passed away
@0402summer26 күн бұрын
I’m from and currently living in Youngstown Ohio and I know Billy Beck and he’s alive and well. He’s going to be performing in October 26, 2024 in Warren Ohio
@ElaineHarrell-l3q Жыл бұрын
Fire was my favorite and I wanna be free. I love all of there music it was amazing.
@alannohlgren4 ай бұрын
The first funk group I ever played in was influenced by The Ohio Players & Kool & the Gang (& for sure James Brown). This was circa 1971-72, & funkity funk was prevailing. What à time. Thank you, Ohio Players...
@kimkelly55122 ай бұрын
Come on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame it's way past time.
@rwilliamsb00717 күн бұрын
Sugarfoot , Rock and Junie!! - Favorites!
@BrittneyCooper-yb3td Жыл бұрын
I loved Rock Jones when he wore that turbin.
@EddieThomas-u8x7 ай бұрын
Sugar Foot for sure
@ENIGIZERb5 ай бұрын
"Junie" Singing lead on "Pain" an playing electric piano.
@leroymclemore5199 Жыл бұрын
Robert Kuumba Jones is still living. He is no longer performing but is still alive. Im posting this information today 9/6/2023👍🏾💯
@loosescrews8106 Жыл бұрын
And that is the TRUTH!!
@kayhelton32147 ай бұрын
Jimmy Williams was not mention better known as Diamond and is still a member of the Ohio Players Drummer
@loosescrews81064 ай бұрын
That's because he has not passed away.
@randallscott-dz3dj10 ай бұрын
Born in March 1970, Sugarfoot top notch. No one can touch hid FUNK, in my honest opinion!
@danielsinclair97995 ай бұрын
one of the best groups in the 70's
@DaHic-y2p2 ай бұрын
❤MAY THEY ALL REST IN PEACE!❤
@eletonjohns83619 күн бұрын
Put Group in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
@kennethcarroll7878 ай бұрын
I wanna be free the drummer diamond drum solo on that was in matched with surgarfoots singing lead it was a melo song with both a great drum solo in between ❤❤
@AlexisBoone-mf5qlАй бұрын
That is very sad 😭 too
@davidlynn3631 Жыл бұрын
Billy Beck is still alive
@robertpalacios8430 Жыл бұрын
Got to take anything from the other players, all hell of Players Sugarfoot was my main man. Cross between hendrix Add james brown
@GeorgeDClarkJr9 ай бұрын
Robert kunya Jones is still performing with the group 1/25/2024
@roberthamilton357927 күн бұрын
Sugarfoot
@loosescrews8106 Жыл бұрын
Robert Ward was no longer with the band when they recorded the album "Pain"
@AlexisBoone-mf5qlАй бұрын
I like they song but is sad 😭 too But the man surg foot Like him But he is daed
@thepromiseman7745Ай бұрын
Sugar foot ..pee wee MIDDLEBROOK...Marshall Rock Jones ...Clarence satchel.. are the only original members deceased from the band besides Junie Morrison
@markSerrato-j7z10 ай бұрын
Yes rip 😭
@shirleyburwell344610 ай бұрын
Sugarfoot was my favorite
@Guycanha10 ай бұрын
Skin Tight and I Want to be Free. Genius Funk and Soul
@izellkinney27205 ай бұрын
Are you sure Robert Ward contributed to Pain and Pleasure? They had a bitter split from Robert Ward before their sound became more funky.
@foxybrown211 ай бұрын
Ai sucks i know it is a computer because it said Bass lines like a bass fish not Bass like a bass guitar.
@michelemincey42016 ай бұрын
They make me sick miss pronouncing words and names
@eunicenotargiovanni649711 ай бұрын
I like leroy
@margaretcoleman50426 ай бұрын
All of the. They came to Texas in 1982
@charlesstewart126811 ай бұрын
The Ohio Players is my favorite group and I followed them over 50 year. This is the worst representation that I ever saw because it wasn't the truth. Rumba is still alive, Robert Johnson last played with them in 1964, and many more lies. I think the narrative should have been investigated before broadcasting lies
@richardwillis80835 ай бұрын
Groups, such as the Ohio Players are not formed anymore!
@jimd226Ай бұрын
Billy Beck as of July 2024
@mauricejohnson6496 Жыл бұрын
Yes they did forget Mr. Billy Beck i don't see how but they did
@jzzfan12 ай бұрын
He is still alive. This video is about the ones that have passed away.
@VernonRhem6 ай бұрын
Favor group
@saxyric89929 ай бұрын
SOME WRONG INFO HERE!! RECHECK YOUR SOURCES!!!!
@eunicenotargiovanni649711 ай бұрын
Leroy
@Judah_13 Жыл бұрын
Brick House 👍🏾
@judyjefferson3642 Жыл бұрын
SO IS ALL OF THEM DEAD...
@loosescrews8106 Жыл бұрын
No. Trumpet/ Trombone player Marvin "Merv" Pierce is still alive but no longer performing with the band. James"Diamond" Williams is still alive, leading the band to this very day and is as funky as ever on that kit. He is also number 72 on the rolling stones list of 100 greatest drummers. Keyboardist Billy Beck is still alive and performing this very day with the band , Guitarist Clarence "Chet" Willis is still performing with the band and Robert Kuumba Jones is still with us but no longer touring with the band.