OHIO PLAYERS : DAYTON

Here's the first 45rpm release, circa 1971 from the Ohio Players. A simple Google search will give you lots of info on the band...

Ohio Players-Pain

THE GRASSHOPPERS : CLEVELAND

A great two-sider by The Grasshoppers which featured a young Ben Orzechowski who later became famous with The Cars. See Buckeye Beat for the scoop!


The Grasshoppers-Mod Socks

The Grasshoppers-Twin Beat

DELBERT BARKER : MIDDLETOWN

Here's a country weeper by Delbert Barker. I don't have much info on him other than he was born in 1932, moved to Ohio when he was a child and recorded for several labels....some which were on the rockin' side. Someday I may stumble upon those gems.

Delbert Barker-Kisses Don't Lie


UPDATE:

I was recently contacted by Delbert!! He's still active in Ohio in both the country & gospel field. He was kind enough to supply some much needed info which included that his cousin the late Ralph (Jr) Barker supplied all the guitar work for him. on his records. Plus, most of his sides are available on recent comp cds (check rockincountrystyle.com for info & then search them out). Delbert also supplied the following pics:

From back in the day....



More recent pic:







A rockin' bonus!!!:

Delbert Barker-No Good-Robin Hood



A HUGE THANK YOU to Delbert for contacting me & supplying info. Best wishes to him!