Tim Corwin
Tim Corwin, a musician known for his work with The Ohio Express and The Royals, shares insights into his career. He recounts performing in Germany and the origins of his bands. Corwin also talks about playing with other groups like The Turtles.
Singer
Tim Corwin
of The Ohio Express
“Yummy, Yummy” & “Chewy, Chewy”
About Tim Corwin
Tim Corwin is a musician from Lexington, Ohio, who began his career as drummer and founding member of Sir Timothy and the Royals before the group became The Ohio Express. He transitioned from drummer to lead singer and emcee, fronting the bubblegum rock band through hits including "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy," "Beg, Borrow and Steal," and "Chewy Chewy." The band toured internationally and Corwin continues to perform and record with The Ohio Express.
In this interview
- Recalls performing at an opera house in Germany where older audiences clapped in their seats
- Describes the origins of the bubblegum sound with bass drum and Stratocaster guitar
- Talks about playing with bands like The Turtles in the mid-1960s
- Discusses how band members from Sir Timothy and the Royals became The Ohio Express
“We got that thing going and people are in their seats and clapping their hands.”— Tim Corwin, in this interview
Since this interview
Corwin has continued performing with The Ohio Express and releasing new material on Cleopatra Records. He appeared on WABC Music Radio in May 2024 and was interviewed by Vinyl Professor in January 2026 about the band's history and current recordings.
