Roger troutman biography

Roger Troutman

Vocalist and co-founder of the band 'Zapp'
Date of Birth: 29.11.1951
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Biography of Roger Troutman
  2. Early Life and Career
  3. Success and Influence
  4. Tragic End

Biography of Roger Troutman

Roger Troutman:A Pioneer in Funk and Hip-Hop
Introduction

Roger Troutman, a vocalist and one of the founding members of the group 'Zapp,' played a significant role in popularizing funk music and influenced the development of hip-hop on the West Coast.

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He was well-known for his use of the talk box, a device connected to instruments, primarily keyboards, that allowed for various vocal effects. Roger used specially ordered devices such as the Electro Harmonix 'Golden Throat' and the Yamaha DX100 FM synthesizer.

Early Life and Career

Born on November 29, 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio, Roger Troutman was the fourth of ten children.

He began his musical journey as a member of the soul-funk group 'Parliament-Funkadelic.' Prior to that, Roger an The Rise and Fall of Ohio R&B Legend Roger Troutman - 103.3 WKFR HIGYW