Roger Troutman - The Funk Legend

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About Roger Troutman - The Funk Legend

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Roger Troutman was about family. He was child number four in a family of nine kids, born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 29, 1951 and his early years of musicianship included performances with is brothers.

Dubbed the "most talented musician" Funkster George Clinton ever saw, Roger put out hit after hit after hit with songs such as More Bounce to the Ounce, Dance Floor, Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing), I Can Make You Dance and the list goes on and on. Roger wasn't the first musician to use the talkbox but he was sho'nuff the one to make it funky.

Roger was able to experience longevity in his career and his music crossed all generations. He was highly sought after by many rap artist and once while interviewing with Wonder B and Funkateer Genius, he said

"The artists are like milk in the desert. It's difficult to last long, it's very tricky."

Even after his passing on April 25, 1999, Roger's music is still in heavy rotation and he is remembered by all.

We miss you Roger

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