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Zapp (also known as the Zapp Band, Zapp & Roger) is an American funk band that emerged from Dayton, Ohio, United States, in 1977. Particularly influential in the electro subgenre of funk, Zapp were known for their trademark use of the talk-box effect.
Roger Troutman (November 29, 1951 – April 25, 1999) 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.
26. Apr. 2024 · When it comes to funk music, one song that stands out is “So Ruff – So Tuff” by Zapp. Released in 1980, this song became an iconic hit that influenced many artists in the years to come. With its infectious grooves and irresistible rhythms, “So Ruff – So Tuff” captured the essence of funk and brought it to the mainstream.
Zapp is the debut studio album by the American funk band Zapp, released on July 30, 1980, by Warner Bros. Records. The album's style and sound bears a strong resemblance to Parliament-Funkadelic [citation needed], as the band was working with Parliament-Funk members Bootsy Collins and George Clinton during the album's
13. Juli 2022 · Zapp (also known as the Zapp Band, Zapp & Roger) is an American funk band that emerged from Dayton, Ohio, United States, in 1977. Particularly influential in the electro subgenre of funk, Zapp was known for their trademark use of the talk-box effect.
The name change to Zapp came courtesy of Terry, whose nickname was that of "Zapp". Discovered by members of P-Funk in 1979, the funk collective's leader George Clinton signed them to his Uncle Jam Records.
28. Juli 2020 · In 1977 the band name was changed to Zapp. They befriended Phelps “Catfish” Collins and William Earl “Bootsy” Collins, both players with George Clinton’s genius funk collective Parliament-Funkadelic. In 1978 Roger Troutman wrote More Bounce To The Ounce. Following Clinton’s advice, Troutman brought the demo to Warner Bros.
