Roger Troutman

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Roger Troutman Wiki Biography

Roger Troutman was born on 29 November 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio USA, and was a singer, producer, composer and songwriter, best known as the founder of the band Zapp, which helped influence funk and hip hop music over the years, and also had a solo career. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it was prior to his passing in 1999.

How rich was Roger Troutman? As of mid-2017, sources estimate a net worth that was at $1 million, earned through success in the music industry. He also helped popularize the talk box which helped create different vocal effects. All of his achievements ensure the position of his wealth.

One of Roger’s earliest endeavors was joining Parliament-Funkadelic, and helping them create their final Warner Brothers’ album “The Electric Spanking of War Babies”, having previously been part of THE CRUSADERS which found popularity around Cincinnati, and played with his brothers in bands such as Little Roger, Human Body, and the Vels. In 1977, the Human Body released the single “Freedom”, after which he along with his brothers were discovered by George Clinton who was working on a new band project called Zapp. After the brothers joined Zapp, they made their television debut at the Funk Music Awards Show, however, George Clinton’s record company Uncle Jam Records was forced to close, and the band moved to Warner Bros. Records. They then released their self-titled debut album, which included the hit song “More Bounce to the Ounce”, and proved successful, helping to increase his net worth significantly. From the 1980s, Zapp released several albums, all of which were certified gold, including “Zapp II”, “Zapp III” and “The New Zapp IV U”. However, their popularity faded after their fifth album “Zapp Vibe”, and their last high selling album was “Zapp & Roger: All the Greatest Hits” which featured remixed versions of their songs, and sold over two million copies.

Troutman paired his solo career along with the success of Zapp. He released his first solo album in 1981 entitled “The Many Facets of Roger”, which found success in the R&B singles chart. He then continued with his second solo album “The Saga Continues” released in 1984, and three years later, he had his most successful release entitled “Unlimited!” which featured the hit “I Want to Be Your Man”. He also collaborated with other artists as a producer and writer, including Shirley Murdock, Dale DeGroat, Scritti Politti and Elvis Costello. Troutman’s final solo album was “Bridging the Gap”.

During the latter part of his career, he focused a lot on touring. He also became featured in hip hop albums, working with Eazy-E and Snoop Dogg. He helped create the single “California Love” by 2Pac which helped his net worth increase even more. He continued working with various groups in the 1990s and one of his last tracks was the song “Master of the Game”.

For his personal life, it is known that Roger never married, but had 12 children by as many women. He was found critically wounded on 25 April 1999 in Dayton, Ohio with several gunshots to the torso – his brother was also found dead, inside a car a few blocks away. It was speculated that his brother shot Roger several times before shooting himself, though the motive for the attack remains unknown since there were no witnesses. Sources suggested that there was tension between the brothers due to business and financial problems. Roger was rushed to hospital, but passed away soon after.

IMDB Wikipedia $1 million 1951 1951-11-29 1999 Addie Ruth Troutman April 25 Brent Lynch Dale DeGroat Dayton Eazy-E Elvis Costello Hamilton Larry Troutman Lester Gates Musician November 29 Ohio Record producer Roger Lynch Roger Troutman Roger Troutman Net Worth Rufus Troutman Sr. Ryan Stevens Scritti Politti Shirley Murdock Singer Singers Snoop Dogg Songwriter United States United States of America

Roger Troutman Quick Info

Full Name Roger Troutman
Net Worth $1 Million
Date Of Birth November 29, 1951
Died April 25, 1999, Dayton, Ohio, United States
Place Of Birth Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Profession Record producer, Songwriter, Musician, Singer
Nationality American
Children Roger Lynch, Brent Lynch, Lester Gates, Ryan Stevens
Parents Rufus Troutman Sr., Addie Ruth Troutman
Siblings Larry Troutman
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0873810/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/roger-mn0000305501
Music Groups Zapp
Nominations Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video, I Really Want to Be Your Man, So Ruff, So Tuff, I Heard It Through the Grapevine

Roger Troutman Important Facts

  • Father of Larry Gates.
  • Brother of Lester Troutman, and Terry Troutman.
  • He was never married, but had 14 children by 8 different women.
  • Troutman was shot and killed by his older brother Larry, 54, who then committed suicide.

Roger Troutman Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
High Chaparall TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode, 2004 writer – 1 episode, 2004 Soundtrack
You Got Served 2004 writer: “Time 4 Sum Aksion” Soundtrack
Napoleon Dynamite 2004 writer: “So Ruff, So Tuff” – uncredited Soundtrack
Biker Boyz 2003 writer: “Kalifornia” Soundtrack
Tupac: Resurrection 2003 Documentary writer: “Keep Ya Head Up” Soundtrack
The Hot Chick 2002 writer: “Bounce” Soundtrack
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2002 Video Game performer: “More Bounce to the Ounce” – as Roger / writer: “More Bounce to the Ounce” Soundtrack
8 Mile 2002 writer: “Temptations” Soundtrack
Barbershop 2002 writer: “You Gots to Chill” – as R. Troutman Soundtrack
Glitter 2001 writer: “Dance Floor” Soundtrack
Pootie Tang 2001 “I Want To Be Your Man” / performer: “I Want To Be Your Man” – as Roger Soundtrack
Dr. Dolittle 2 2001 writer: “Do U Wanna Roll Dolittle Theme” Soundtrack
Blue Hill Avenue 2001 writer: “More Bounce To The Ounce” Soundtrack
Something to Sing About 2000 TV Movie writer: “Hold On Change is Comin'” Soundtrack
Love & Basketball 2000 performer: “I Want To Be Your Man” – as Roger / writer: “I Want To Be Your Man” Soundtrack
Any Given Sunday 1999 writer: “SO RUFF, SO TUFF”, “MORE BOUNCE TO THE OUNCE” Soundtrack
Soul Music Festival: Part IV 1998 TV Movie writer: “So Ruff, So Tuff”, “Computer Love”, “More Bounce To The Ounce”, “California Love” – uncredited Soundtrack
Selena 1997 performer: “Doo Wa Ditty Blow That Thing” 1982 – as Roger / writer: “Doo Wa Ditty Blow That Thing” 1982 Soundtrack
The Chris Rock Show 1997 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Simpsons 1996 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Sunchaser 1996 writer: “Keep Ya Head Up” – as R. Troutman Soundtrack
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate 1996 performer: “Chocolate City” / producer: “A Thin Line Between Love And Hate”, “Chocolate City” / writer: “Beware of My Crew” – as R. Troutman / writer: “Chocolate City”, “Thin Line” Soundtrack
MTV Star Trax 1996 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Palookaville 1995 writer: “Doo Wa Ditty Blow That Thing” Soundtrack
La Haine 1995 performer: “More Bounce to the Ounce” – as Roger / writer: “More Bounce to the Ounce” Soundtrack
Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead 1995 writer: “Pistolgrip-Pump” Soundtrack
Friday 1995 performer: “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” – as Roger / writer: “Heartbreaker Part I, Part II” Soundtrack
Losing Isaiah 1995 “More Bounce To The Ounce” Soundtrack
Above the Rim 1994 as Ruger, “Holler If Ya Hear Me” Soundtrack
House Party 3 1994 writer: “I Get Around” – as R. Troutman Soundtrack
Menace II Society 1993 writer: “COMPUTER LOVE” Soundtrack
Mi vida loca 1993 performer: “So Ruff, So Tuff” – as Roger / writer: “More Bounce to the Ounce”, “So Ruff, So Tuff” Soundtrack
South Central 1992 writer: “West Coast Pop Lock” – as Troutman Soundtrack
Boyz n the Hood 1991 writer: “More Bounce to the Ounce” Soundtrack
Straight Outta Compton 2015 performer: “California Love” / writer: “More Bounce To The Ounce”, “Computer Love”, “8 Ball”, “California Love” Soundtrack
Pixels 2015 writer: “More Bounce To The Ounce” Soundtrack
One Hit Wonderland 2015 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Parks and Recreation 2015 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
California 2014 Video short “California Love” Soundtrack
Grand Theft Auto V 2013 Video Game performer: “Do It Roger” – as Roger / writer: “Heartbreaker, Pts. 1-2”, “Do It Roger”, “Servin’ Em Heat” Soundtrack
That Music Show TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2013 writer – 1 episode, 2013 Soundtrack
The Short Game 2013 Documentary writer: “Going Back To Cali” Soundtrack
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star 2011 performer: “California Love” / writer: “California Love” Soundtrack
Battle Los Angeles 2011 performer: “California Love” / writer: “California Love” Soundtrack
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Social Network 2010 writer: “West Coast Poplock” Soundtrack
Marmaduke 2010 performer: “California Love” / writer: “California Love” Soundtrack
Iron Man 2 2010 performer: “California Love” Single Version / writer: “California Love” Single Version Soundtrack
Unsung 2010 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Valentine’s Day 2010/I performer: “California Love” / writer: “California Love” Soundtrack
Old Dogs 2009/I writer: “So Ruff, So Tuff” Soundtrack
The Firm 2009 writer: “Computer Love” Soundtrack
Soul Kitchen 2009 writer: “I WANT TO BE YOUR MAN” Soundtrack
Middle Men 2009 writer: “California Love Remix” Soundtrack
Fish Tank 2009 writer: “Down 4 U” Soundtrack
Notorious 2009 writer: “Going Back to Cali” Soundtrack
So You Think You Can Dance Canada 2008 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Baby Mama 2008 writer: “Hey Ladies” Soundtrack
Freedom Writers 2007 “Keep Ya Head Up” Soundtrack
Everybody Hates Chris TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2006 writer – 1 episode, 2005 Soundtrack
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip 2006 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Beerfest 2006 writer: “Come On” Soundtrack
UFC 59: Reality Check 2006 TV Special writer: “California Love” – uncredited Soundtrack
Sunday Driver 2005 Documentary writer: “California Love” Soundtrack
Harsh Times 2005 writer: “Ain’t No Future In Yo’ Frontin'” Soundtrack
Underclassman 2005 performer: “California Love Original Version” / writer: “California Love Original Version” Soundtrack
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2004 Video Game writer: “I Can Make You Dance”, “West Coast Poplock” Soundtrack
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate 1996 Composer
Soul Music Festival: Part IV 1998 TV Movie Himself Self
Saturday Night Live 1996 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
Unsung 2009 TV Series documentary Himself Archive Footage