Photo by Google Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Roger Troutman.  Born November 29,1951, Roger Troutman, was a singer, songwriter, producer and the lead vocalist of the band “Zapp”, which helped in spearheading the funk movement.  This movement heavily influenced West Coast Hip Hop, due to the industry’s heavy sampling of their music […]

Some of the best songs are not born of one mind, but instead result from the collaboration of great artists. In 1984 Zapp And Roger’s “Computer Love” was a top 10 Billboard hit featuring Charlie Wilson and Shirley Murdock. In this interview for TheUrbandaily.com Uncle Charlie tells the hilarious story of Roger  coming to his […]

Zapp, also known as the Zapp Band or Zapp and Roger, is a soul and funk band originated in 1978 out of Dayton, OH. The band was formed by a group of brothers Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman, Tony Troutman, and Terry “Zapp” Troutman.