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Roger Troutman. Roger Troutman (November 29, 1951 – April 25, 1999) [1] [2] 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. Troutman frequently used the talk box ...
Roger Troutman was born on November 29, 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Addie Ruth Troutman and Rufus Troutman Sr. He grew up in a big family with nine siblings. Troutman got involved with music very early in his life and formed various bands with his brothers and friends like Dave Spitzmiller, Rick Schoeny, and Roy Beck.
May 11, 2023 · Roger Troutman (born November 29, 1951), also addressed as Roger, was a renowned American singer, guitarist, and record producer. He was best known for forming the funk group Zapp . He also composed songs while singing and playing various instruments, such as the bass guitar, harmonica, vibraphone, and flute.
Roger Troutman. Roger Troutman (November 29, 1951 – April 25, 1999), also known as Roger, was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and the founder of the band Zapp who helped spearhead the funk movement and heavily influenced West Coast hip hop due to the scene's heavy sampling of his music over the years.
Apr 25, 2020 · It’s been 22 years since Roger Troutman, one of Dayton’s most gifted and well-known musicians, tragically died. Troutman, an R&B recording artist who pioneered the famed funky “Dayton sound,” was shot several times in the alley behind his music studio on Salem Avenue on April 25, 1999. Explore 7 of Dayton's most shocking crimes.
Oct 13, 2023 · Roger Troutman: The Man Behind The Talkbox A Brief Biography Roger Troutman was a legendary American funk musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on November 29, 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio, and grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He was the fourth of a family of nine siblings, who were all musically inclined. Age … Roger Troutman Facts Read More »
Feb 27, 2023 · Roger Troutman left behind six sons and five daughters, per The Famous People. Fellow musicians sent flowers to the funeral, and in true Troutman family style, their nephew performed a talkbox version of "Amazing Grace" (via SF Weekly). The tragic 1999 killing of funk legend Roger Troutman shocked his family and fans.
