Who is Roger Troutman? See Net-worth, Quote, Awards, Fact, Wiki

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.

Roger Troutman Net Worth $1 million

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.



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
Allmusic
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

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

Soundtrack

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

Composer

Title	Year	Status	Character
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate	1996

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
Soul Music Festival: Part IV	1998	TV Movie	Himself
Saturday Night Live	1996	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest

Archive Footage

Title	Year	Status	Character
Unsung	2009	TV Series documentary	Himself