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ROGER is tagged as: funk, electro funk, deutschrap, blumentopf, hip-hop

The name “Roger” can refer to three artists:
1) Roger Troutman (November 29, 1951 - April 25, 1999) was the lead singer of the band Zapp. Born in Hamilton, Ohio Troutman was the fourth of nine children. Like his mentor [George] Clinton, who recorded for several labels at the same time under different monikers, Troutman recorded simultaneously as Roger, releasing albums and hit singles on Warner Bros.
Innovative funkster Roger Troutman is considered by many the master of the Talk box — an effects pedal usually used by guitarists, that Roger connected to keyboard to create robotic-sounding vocals. As a member of Zapp, a band that included his brothers Larry, Lester, and Terry, and recording under the solo moniker of Roger, he helped define and give life to a difficult-to-play instrument that previously was used for gimmicky effects and, as played by others, was basically devoid of personality. He’d often bring his Talk Box along on radio interviews, treating the listeners to his skills.
On Sunday, April 25, 1999, Roger Troutman was found shot and critically wounded outside a recording studio in Dayton, Ohio; he died during surgery at a local hospital. Roger’s brother Larry was found dead in a car a few blocks away with a single gunshot wound t...
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Top 10 ROGER Songs
I Want To Be Your Man
Schau nach vorn
Irgendjemand
Egoist
Feuer
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Kommt schon
Es geht voran
Sixteen Tons
So Ruff, So Tuff
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Top 10 ROGER Albums
Alles Roger
Unlimited!
The Many Facets Of Roger
Mister Bass Man Swings Low!
Bridging the Gap
Rhino Hi-Five: Roger
Schau nach vorn
Backing Off Is For The Other Band
Many Facets Of Roger
Hairseekers / The Pink Hotel
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