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Roger Troutman (born November 29, 1951) also known as Roger, is a famous American singer, guitarist and record producer. He is best known for forming the funk band Zapp.
He also writes songs while singing and playing various instruments such as bass, harmonica, vibraphone and flute.
He is widely known for his use of a tool called the “talk box” to change the sound of his instruments. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Roger Troutman had a profound influence on the West Coast hip-hop and funk music movements.
Throughout his career, he created numerous hit songs and albums that made him one of the superstars of the funk rock genre at its peak. One of Roger Troutman’s biggest hits was his debut studio album, The Many Facets of Roger.
American singer
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 Roger Troutman: History • Biography • Photos |
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| Name: | Roger Troutman |
| stage name: | Roger |
| Date of Birth: | November 29, 1951 (47 years old) |
| place of birth: | Hamilton, Ohio, USA |
| die: | April 25, 1999, Dayton, Ohio, USA |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1,71 m |
| parents: | Addie Ruth Troutman, Rufus Troutman Sr. |
| Brothers and sisters: | Terry Troutman, Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman |
| Wife • Spouse: | Mercedes |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Roger Lynch, Mia Paris Collins, Dwayne Chazelle, Roger Troutman Jr |
| Profession: | Singer • Record producer |
| net worth: | $1 million |
early life
Roger Troutman was born on November 29, 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. His father is Rufus Troutman Sr. and his mother is Addie Ruth Troutman. He has a large family with nine brothers and sisters.
His brothers include Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman and Terry Troutman. He was obsessed with music from a young age. His music was discovered and followed, which put him on the charts.
Additionally, he produced several chart-topping singles, including “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “I Want to Be Your Man.”
Roger Troutman worked with two of the greatest rappers in American history, Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur, in the mid-90s. After his career revived in the late 90s, he also appeared with other hip-hop artists.
Profession
Roger Troutman was interested in music from an early age and founded several bands with his brothers and friends such as David Spitzmiller, Rick Shuney and Roy Baker.
In the mid-1970s, he and his brothers formed a band called “Roger & The Human Body”. They placed their only album, Introducing Roger, on Troutman Bros. Records. However, due to lack of exposure, the band had to start playing at community events.
The band and Roger Troutman decided to change the band’s name to Zapp in honor of Roger Troutman’s brother, Terry Troutman. The famous Collins brothers Catfish Collins and Bootsy Collins, who were close to the Troutman family, first noticed Roger Troutman and the band.
Record producer George Clinton was attracted by the band’s song “More Bounce to the Ounce” and suggested Roger Troutman contact Warner Bros. Records. Warner Bros. praised the record and hired Zapp in 1979.
Their debut studio album, Zapp, peaked at number 19 on the Billboard 200 and topped the US R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was recognized and awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In 1982, Zapp released his second studio album, Zapp II, which peaked at number two on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and entered the top 30 of the Billboard 200. The RIAA also certified the album gold.
Zapp’s crew included Roger Brothers, Roger Troutman, Lester Troutman, Larry Troutman and Terry Troutman, and outside contributors included Bobby Glover, Gregory Jackson, Sherman Fleetwood, Jerome Derrickson, Eddie Barber and Shirley Murdock.
Roger Troutman and Zapp continued their successful collaboration with Warner Bros., releasing two more studio albums, The New Zapp IV U and Zapp III, both of which entered the US R&B top 10. After leaving Warner Bros., the band released two more albums, Zapp Vibe and Zapp VI: Back by Popular Demand. However, both albums failed to live up to expectations.
Roger Troutman released four studio albums on his own between 1981 and 1991. The band’s first two albums, The Many Sides of Roger and The Legend Continues, were released by Warner Bros. The second album reached the top twenty, while the first album topped the US R&B charts.
Reprise released his last two studio albums, Unlimited! and Bridging the Gap. Unlimited! entered the top forty on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number four on the US R&B chart.
Between 1981 and 1991, Roger Troutman released several hit songs, including the US R&B chart-topping singles “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “I Want to Be Your Man”.
Personal life
Mercedes was Roger Troutman’s spouse under common law. In addition, he had sexual relations with several other women. He was very close to his brothers, three of whom were involved in his musical career.
The legendary singer is survived by his six sons and five daughters, including Roger Lynch, Mia Paris Collins and Daun Shazier.
Roger Troutman had a son, Roger Troutman Jr., also a musician, who died in 2003. He had 11 children before his death.
Cause of death
Roger Troutman was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the abdomen outside a Dayton recording studio on April 25, 1999. While he was being rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital and Health Center, his brother, Larry Troutman, was found dead in a car a few blocks away.
During the investigation, police found a gun on Larry Troutman that matched the gunshot wounds on the brothers. Police concluded that Larry Troutman shot and killed Roger Troutman and then himself. It is speculated that a disagreement between the brothers over money ultimately led to the fatal incident.
net worth
According to our data analysis from sources such as Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider, Roger Troutman’s net worth is approximately $1 million.
Social Media
- Twitter: @rogertroutmanww
