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Roger (Troutman)

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Musician

The Resume

    (November 29, 1951-April 25, 1999)
    Born in Hamilton, Ohio
    Died in Dayton, Ohio
    Founding member of funk band Zapp
    Recordings include 'I Want To Be Your Man,' 'Computer Love,' Dance Floor' and 'More Bounce To the Ounce'
    Shot to death at 47

Why he might be annoying:

    He was known by a single pretentious name.
    Despite never marrying, he had 12 children from 12 baby mommas.
    He worked so tirelessly in the recording studio that his Jheri curl would dry out.
    His tunes were sampled by innumerable hip hop artists, especially those emerging from the West Coast.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a funk music innovator, bringing forth the talk box as a main instrument.
    His charitable activities included refurbishing homes in his hometown.
    His high energy live performances were legendary.
    'California Love,' his collaboration with 2Pac and Dr. Dre, brought his unique sound to a new generation.
    Snoop Dogg's hit song 'Sexual Eruption' was a salute to him.
    He was killed by his brother Larry in the alley of his recording studio.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 27 Votes: 29.63% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 52 Votes: 36.54% Annoying