Timeline The O'Jays: Love Train

From Canton, Ohio to the Sound of Philadelphia — the O'Jays, Back Stabbers and Love Train.

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1958 The O'Jays formed in Canton, Ohio The Triumphs Eddie Levert and Walter Williams' high-school group.
1963 The O'Jays take their name After DJ Eddie O'Jay Named after a Cleveland DJ who helped them.
1972 The O'Jays sign with Philadelphia International Gamble and Huff The start of their great years.
1972 The O'Jays release Back Stabbers Breakthrough Their breakthrough album and single.
1973 The O'Jays top the charts with Love Train Number one A global call for unity.
1974 The O'Jays release For the Love of Money Ship Ahoy A funk classic.
1975 The O'Jays release Family Reunion I Love Music With I Love Music.
1977 The O'Jays' William Powell dies Founding member The founding member dies after leaving the group through illness.
1978 The O'Jays release Use ta Be My Girl Late hit A top-five pop hit.
2005 The O'Jays inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Inducted with U2 and the Pretenders.
2019 The O'Jays release The Last Word Farewell Their final album and farewell tour.