Cincinnati's colorful music history, Downtown economy: Today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer
Ohio’s largest piece of street art is right here in downtown Cincinnati and pays tribute to music legends hailing from the Queen City, including Mamie Smith, The Isley Brothers, Doris Day and James Brown. The 18,000-square-foot mural by artist Tristan Eaton is located on W. Fifth Street and faces the Duke Energy Convention Center.
Ohio’s largest piece of street art is right here in downtown Cincinnati and pays tribute to music legends hailing from the Queen City, including Mamie Smith, The Isley Brothers, Doris Day and James Brown. The 18,000-square-foot mural by artist Tristan Eaton is located on W. Fifth Street and faces the Duke Energy Convention Center.

Morning, folks. It’s your local history guide, Jeff Suess.

I love Cincinnati’s murals. They spruce up the city’s buildings with colors and creative expression. But one of the best things about them is their connection to our history. From canal boats to Kenner toys. And they invite us to learn more about the subject matter.

Take the ginormous mural across from the Duke Energy Convention Center for instance. It features portraits of 10 of Cincinnati’s most influential musicians: James Brown, Doris Day, the Isley Brothers.

Yet, even with all my years of researching the Queen City’s past, a few of the names were unfamiliar to me. And one I needed help even identifying. So I did a little research.

Read all about these musical greats here.

What else you need to know Friday, April 19

☁️ Weather:High of 66. Considerable cloudiness and cooler.

🏙️ Downtown Cincinnati economy recovering faster than most major metros, new data shows.

💍 Is Rumpke looking for Jason Kelce's lost ring? Super Bowl prize now part of landfill lore.

🏛️ Court: Gov. Mike DeWine lacked authority to remove teachers' pension board member.

🏀 Cincinnati Bearcat Carl Bouldin had a year to remember in 1961.

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