A 1970s Ohio band whose reflective songs like 'A Very Fine Funeral' found an audience.
For a sense of their sound, try 'A Very Fine Funeral' first. 'Imagine Me' and 'Cleo & Tony' show what else they could do.
They mixed soulful harmonies with guitar work and lyrics that sometimes touched on social themes. Songs like 'A Very Fine Funeral' and 'Bones Of A Lifetime' showed their range, from reflective to more direct storytelling. Bittner's vocal delivery and personal struggles were part of what gave their performances an edge.
Eddie From Ohio formed in Youngstown, Ohio in 1972, with Bill Bittner on vocals, Rick Bell on guitar, Larry Stewart on bass, and Jerry Reed on drums. Their debut single 'A Very Fine Funeral' became a hit, and they released albums like 'Eddie From Ohio,' 'Playtime,' and 'Straight Up.' They didn't last too long as a band, but their recordings have stuck around.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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