Who knew that legendary rock drummer/singer/writer/producer Dave Grohl was born in Ohio?

WYSO Music contributor Greg Simms Jr. talks to local TV personality Tej Joshi about his favorite songs.

The name of the show is The Dayton Scene…produced by some dudes from Illinois. Got it? These guys decided to cover the alternative rock scene in the Miami Valley circa 1991-1992.

Dayton, Ohio’s own (legendary) Ohio Players made plenty of television appearances in the 1970’s, their heyday.

In 1974, one of the biggest of all time hit the stage at UD Arena. Elvis Presley played two shows in Dayton that year on October 6th, one at 2:30pm, and one at 8:30pm,

Decades ago, funk music wasn’t the only thing musically that Dayton, Ohio was known for. A famous, internationally known gospel group came from this region, The Gospelaires of Dayton, Ohio.

Over 13 minutes of Queen’s biggest hits performed live; We Will Rock You, Somebody To Love, You’re My Best Friend, and Bohemian Rhapsody (plus several other selections).

Highlighting music videos from around Ohio

In the past few years, Issa Ali has dropped albums, had a huge debut this summer on national radio for his latest single Wanna Feel You, and performed on stage and in the studio with rap music greats Talib Kweli, Kardinal Offishall, Hi-Tek.

WYSO music contributor Greg Simms Jr. continues his exploration of hit songs from notable Ohioans with Neil Giraldo