We've had weeks for The Ohio Players and Roger & Zapp, but now one for the rest of the great funk bands created in Dayton, Ohio, the capital of FUNK. So here's a week of Slave, Heatwave, Sun, Faze-O, Lakeside and Aurra! First, check out this short history lesson on how Dayton came to be the Land of Funk: … [Read more...] about Sunday Afternoon Thread: Dayton Funk Bands Week
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I heard this little fact on the radio one afternoon. Ohio, specifically Dayton, was home to some of the most successful funk bands of the 70s and 80s. There were strong band competitions every week and it fostered that creative environment (and horn sections that were ON POINT) - thus were born The Ohio Players, Slave, The Dazz Band, Lakeside, Heatwave, Sun and Zapp. So all … [Read more...] about Monday Afternoon Thread: Ohio Funk Week!