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Zapp (also known as the Zapp Band, Zapp & Roger) is an American funk band that emerged from Dayton, Ohio, United States, in 1977. Particularly influential in the electro subgenre of funk, Zapp were known for their trademark use of the talk-box effect.
Feb 27, 2023 · According to the Zapp official website, the band's lineup has changed frequently, but originally, it was composed mainly of a group of brothers: Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman Sr., Terry "Zapp" Troutman. After experimenting with a few band names, they settled on Zapp in 1978.
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.
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Lester and Terry Troutman of Zapp share tales of their upbringing in Hamilton and talk about their grandfather, the iceman; their talkbox, life without arrogance and the divine force and local radio station that propelled Zapp to international stardom.
The band started with Lil Roger and Lil Lester in 1962, which became Lil Roger and the Vels, grew into Roger and the Human Body from 1974-1978, then became a full-fledged movement as Zapp. Now bandleader Lester Troutman, Sr. (drums), Terry “Zapp” Troutman (talkbox/keyboards/bass), Bart Thomas (talkbox/vocals/keyboards/bass), Dale DeGroat ...
Apr 24, 2020 · We talk with Lester Troutman and Terry Troutman about their latest album, rebuilding after a tragic family murder-suicide and making funk music.
