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Feb 27, 2023 · The 1980s were an exciting time for Zapp, when their song, "More Bounce to the Ounce," penned by Roger, became a bonafide hit in 1980, soaring to the top of the Billboard Top 200 songs. MTV reports that the band had another chart-topping hit in 1987 with the song "I Wanna Be Your Man."
Jan 16, 1997 · Troutman, 45, is a 17-year veteran of the funk scene. The group’s 1980 debut album, “Zapp,” yielded the R&B; hit “More Bounce to the Ounce Pt. 1” and launched a career.
Roger Troutman (November 29, 1951 – April 25, 1999) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and the founder of the band Zapp who helped spearhead the funk movement and influenced West Coast hip hop due to the scene's heavy sampling of his music.
Apr 30, 1999 · “More Bounce to the Ounce, Pt. 1”, for example, hooked into the low-rider car culture. The song became something of a soundtrack for a bouncing low-rider. The rhythms of the music matched the...
Apr 26, 1999 · R&B; recording artist and rock-funk musician Roger Troutman, of the group Roger & Zapp, was shot to death Sunday, possibly by his brother in a murder-suicide, police said. Troutman, 47, of Dayton...
Apr 12, 2017 · The leading track on Zapp is “More Bounce to the Ounce,” which heavily features Roger’s iconic talk box sound. Instead of Frampton’s guitar talk box, Troutman uses a keyboard. His words are clear and distinct although he phoneticized his vocals in a deep, growling voice.
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Apr 25, 2020 · Troutman and his family, originally from Hamilton, had formed the Zapp band in 1978, propelling millions to the dance floor with hits like “More Bounce To The Ounce,” “I Can Make You Dance”...
