Roger
The name "Roger" can refer to three artists:
1) Roger Troutman (Nove… Read Full Bio ↴The name "Roger" can refer to three artists:
1) Roger Troutman (November 29, 1951 - April 25, 1999) was the lead singer of the band Zapp. Born in Hamilton, Ohio Troutman was the fourth of nine children. Like his mentor [George] Clinton, who recorded for several labels at the same time under different monikers, Troutman recorded simultaneously as Roger, releasing albums and hit singles on Warner Bros.
Innovative funkster Roger Troutman is considered by many the master of the Talk box -- an effects pedal usually used by guitarists, that Roger connected to keyboard to create robotic-sounding vocals. As a member of Zapp, a band that included his brothers Larry, Lester, and Terry, and recording under the solo moniker of Roger, he helped define and give life to a difficult-to-play instrument that previously was used for gimmicky effects and, as played by others, was basically devoid of personality. He'd often bring his Talk Box along on radio interviews, treating the listeners to his skills.
On Sunday, April 25, 1999, Roger Troutman was found shot and critically wounded outside a recording studio in Dayton, Ohio; he died during surgery at a local hospital. Roger's brother Larry was found dead in a car a few blocks away with a single gunshot wound to the head. It is likely that a personal dispute had developed between the two brothers; as far as can be determined, Larry shot Roger, then shot himself.
2) Teemu Metsälä - Armed with an electro pop manifesto in his head, wandering the rain soaked streets of Manchester, looking for like minded musical souls proved to be something of a waste of time for Finland's Teemu Metsälä. Although much critical acclaim followed the limited single releases and various compilation appearances he put out under his Roger moniker between 2002-2003, it was eventually the humans that failed him rather than the machines. Not one to be naturally confounded by this he responded to his newly found independence by writing some glacial electronic pop songs. Easily surpassing his previous work they led to Roger appearing at the ISEA and Carling Reading/Leeds music festivals during the summer of 2004.
3) Roger from the well known german Hip Hop Combo "Blumentopf"
See also Røger, a UK funk band.
See also ROGER, a French beat-maker.
1) Roger Troutman (Nove… Read Full Bio ↴The name "Roger" can refer to three artists:
1) Roger Troutman (November 29, 1951 - April 25, 1999) was the lead singer of the band Zapp. Born in Hamilton, Ohio Troutman was the fourth of nine children. Like his mentor [George] Clinton, who recorded for several labels at the same time under different monikers, Troutman recorded simultaneously as Roger, releasing albums and hit singles on Warner Bros.
Innovative funkster Roger Troutman is considered by many the master of the Talk box -- an effects pedal usually used by guitarists, that Roger connected to keyboard to create robotic-sounding vocals. As a member of Zapp, a band that included his brothers Larry, Lester, and Terry, and recording under the solo moniker of Roger, he helped define and give life to a difficult-to-play instrument that previously was used for gimmicky effects and, as played by others, was basically devoid of personality. He'd often bring his Talk Box along on radio interviews, treating the listeners to his skills.
On Sunday, April 25, 1999, Roger Troutman was found shot and critically wounded outside a recording studio in Dayton, Ohio; he died during surgery at a local hospital. Roger's brother Larry was found dead in a car a few blocks away with a single gunshot wound to the head. It is likely that a personal dispute had developed between the two brothers; as far as can be determined, Larry shot Roger, then shot himself.
2) Teemu Metsälä - Armed with an electro pop manifesto in his head, wandering the rain soaked streets of Manchester, looking for like minded musical souls proved to be something of a waste of time for Finland's Teemu Metsälä. Although much critical acclaim followed the limited single releases and various compilation appearances he put out under his Roger moniker between 2002-2003, it was eventually the humans that failed him rather than the machines. Not one to be naturally confounded by this he responded to his newly found independence by writing some glacial electronic pop songs. Easily surpassing his previous work they led to Roger appearing at the ISEA and Carling Reading/Leeds music festivals during the summer of 2004.
3) Roger from the well known german Hip Hop Combo "Blumentopf"
See also Røger, a UK funk band.
See also ROGER, a French beat-maker.
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Roger Lyrics
Ab und zu (feat. Nico Suave) Ich send auf allen Frequenzen, aus meinen vier Wänden, schei…
Ai amor Je me rappelle la première fois qu' je l'ai rencontrée Sur…
Bad Boy Bass I’m riding through the night, I feel the wind blow…
Bedistgutarist-A-Rown Takin' my music From town to town I'll make you feel good Wh…
Been This Way Before Well I been on the scene For a mighty long time I…
Blue Oh Mammy, oh Mammy Mammy Blue Oh Mammy Blue Oh Mammy, oh…
California Love California love California knows how to party California kno…
Do It Roger Do it, do it, Roger, do it (Do it, baby) Do it,…
Du siehst es Du bist als Einzige noch da Weil es so unterhaltsam war Mich…
Elbows Off The Table Petite princesse, oh ma beauté, ma promesse Ma petite faible…
Elvira Elvira, Elvira My heart's on fire for Elvira We look like d…
Emotions Emotions I feel (My emotions) Emotions are real (So real) ?C…
For Every Action For every man who has a dream, there's a light…
Freaks Make The World Go Round Take a little bitty town Elect a Mayor of the little…
Get Up When Christopher Columbus returned to Spain The wise men ask…
Give Me A Sign You don't know how much it means to me to…
Home Well, I've been a traveler most of my life Never took…
Honolulu City Lights My friends are all waiting With time on there hands It's Sat…
I Heard It Through the Grapevine Grapevine (Grapevine) Ooh, grapevine, ooh, grapevine (Grape…
I Keep Trying Well wait a minute baby, Ah, what ya gonna do You…
I really want to be your man I wanna be, wanna be your man, girl I wanna be,…
I Say One Thing Ashtray full of Marlboro reds Empty fifth layin' on the bed …
I Wanna Be Your Man Hey Lady... Let me tell u why I can't live my life…
I Want to Be Your Man Hey, lady, let me tell you why I can't live my…
If You If I closed my eyes It didn't hurt quite so bad 'Cause…
If You're Serious I guess we got a problem We better discuss I see a…
In The Mix Hey Roger (What) Play that groove that makes me wanna move …
Intro (Third Take) (Ta Ta Ta Ta) (Yeah) How I'm broke but got weal…
It's Your Body Girl, it's your body (You're body, body, baby) Girl, it's yo…
King of the Road Trailers for sale or rent, rooms to let, fifty cents No…
Louco Tô co`as égua na mangueira, diz o João Louco de…
Midnight Hour I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour That's when my love…
Na Na Na Πονάω, όταν βλέπω ανθρώπους που αγαπάω Να δακρύζουν κι εγώ ν…
Night And Day Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom When the jungle…
Not Sure Yet I live for you. I die for you. Do what you want…
Oh I Most lives are many days Day after day after day…
Old Man River It's lost on me Your plan of escape And you're confusing me …
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag Come here, sister Papa's got a new groove You gotta get in T…
Private Lover Once upon a time In the city where I lived I had…
Secret Agent Man There's a man who leads a life of danger To everyone…
Sex With Me Come with me. Take my hand and you will see. The most…
Si Tu Savais Si tu no estás junto a mí Nunca amanece Si no tengo…
Signal (Dolly Parton) Busy signal That's what I get when I call…
Sixteen Tons Some people say man is made out of mud A poor…
Sixty Minute Man 60 Cent Pocket Man VERSE 1 Down on my luck and my…
So Ruff Now wait a minnuuute yo! So ruff, so tuff out here…
So Ruff, So Tuff Now Wait A Minnuuute... YO! So Ruff, So Tuff Out here…
Superman Don't I wish I was like Superman Flyin' around, being as…
Swing Low Sweet Chariot Swing low swingin' chariot comin' for to take me for…
Take Me Back Oh what a deal When I feel What I'm feeling Your love it…
Tender Moments Hey girl, I wanna talk to you Yes I do, girl Oh…
The First Time For the first time today I held her naked body next…
This Is Serious Well, this is goodbye, the end of you and me We've…
Thrill Seekers Thrill seekers Thrill seekers Oh you better beware Oh you b…
Todo Lo Que Sone Roger Borrón y cuenta nueva, a empezar de nuevo Si hay vida…
Une chanson UNE CHANSON D’AMOUR Tu m’as donné l’amour Tu m’as donné l…
You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine You'll never find, as long as you live Someone who loves…