Ohio Players, a funk and R&B band hailing from Dayton, Ohio, was founded in 1959. The group was known for their groovy music, showmanship, and flamboyant fashion sense. But they were equally renowned for their album covers, which were eye-catching and unique.
The Glittered Ohio Players Fire Album
One of their most iconic album covers is the one for Fire, released in 1974. The cover features a painted illustration of a naked woman, with her hair on fire, lying down on a bed of flames. The woman’s eyes were closed, and her face was peaceful, almost serene, despite the inferno around her. The album cover stood out not only because of its provocative nature, but also because of its unique texture. Some versions of the cover were glittered, further enhancing the album’s fiery theme.
Ohio Players Album Art
Ohio Players’ album art was a blend of sex, funk, and psychedelia. For instance, the cover of Ecstasy, released in 1973, featured a photo of a nude couple embracing while floating in a surreal, psychedelic dream world. The cover of Honey, released in 1975, showcased a provocative illustration of a naked woman kissing a man’s hand, with honey dripping down her body. And the cover of Pleasure, released in 1972, had an illustration of a nude woman’s hand, lightly touching the belly of a tiger, whose eyes were closed, as if in ecstasy.
Ohio Players Album Covers on Google Search
Unsurprisingly, Ohio Players’ album covers became collector’s items, and were admired for their artistry and provocative nature. Some of the most sought after covers include Skin Tight, which featured a photo of a black man in a skintight outfit, with a suggestive bulge. And Observations In Time, which featured a collage-like illustration of a naked woman, with a man’s head between her legs, and a spaceship in the background. The cover of Funky Worm, one of their biggest hits, featured an illustration of a worm, wearing a gold chain, and sunglasses, riding a pimped-out apple, with a naked woman in the background.
