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As a solo artist, Roger also found great success, releasing The Many Facets of Roger, The Saga Continues, Unlimited!, which included the Billboard chart-topping single “I Want to Be Your Man,” and Bridging The Gap. From there Roger Troutman went on to be solidified in funk stardom, releasing three RIAA certified Gold albums and spawning hit singles such as “More Bounce to the Ounce,” “Be Alright,” “Doo Wa Ditty” and “Computer Love.” The 1996 release All The Greatest Hits is RIAA certified Platinum.

Roger’s stellar musicianship and stage performance caught the eye of Parliament Funkadelic leader George Clinton, whose bassist Bootsy Collins signed Roger to his Rubber Band Music imprint distributed by Warner Brothers. Roger was the creative force behind this group, assembling and leading the group as its frontman as well as composing and producing the music and leading the group on several tours throughout the United States and Canada. Roger grew up playing music in local bands, and by the late 1960s had formed and led a band including his brothers called Roger & The Human Body, which later went on to be known as Zapp & Roger. The spotlight coupled with his electrifying stage presence became the backdrop to his off-stage real-life dream of touching people through his musical gift.

Born and raised in Hamilton, OH, his natural musical talent and magnetic personality were apparent as early as his toddler years, and he was only five when he received his first guitar. and house wife Addie Ruth Shepherd, Roger was the fourth born of ten children.

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Born November 29, 1951, to truck driver father Rufus Troutman Sr. Roger Troutman’s larger than life existence had very humble beginnings.