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.
Give Me A Sign
Roger Lyrics
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So wipe that grin straight off your face cause this ain't funny
I hear the money rattle in your purse, you've got wealth
So turn around quick, drop your purse and break yourself
Give me your watch, your keys, your ring, stop your crying
Give me your money, I'll bust you up, I ain't lying
In Roger's song "Give Me A Sign", he tells the story of a desperate individual who has resorted to robbing others to make ends meet. The lyrics, "You don't know how much it means to me to have your money," suggest that the perpetrator is in dire need of financial assistance and is willing to take extreme measures to acquire it. The urgency and desperation in his voice are palpable throughout the song, as he implores his victim to hand over their belongings.
The lyrics also convey a sense of danger and violence, as the perpetrator threatens to "bust you up" if the victim doesn't comply with his demands. The aggression and hostility in his voice are chilling, and it's clear that he's willing to use force to get what he wants. The imagery of the money "rattling" in the victim's purse adds to the sense of urgency, as if the perpetrator is almost hypnotized by the sound of all that cash.
Overall, "Give Me A Sign" is a powerful and unsettling song that offers a grim commentary on the desperation that can arise from financial hardship. It's a stark reminder of the harsh realities that many people face in their daily lives, and a testament to the power of music to shine a light on these difficult issues.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know how much it means to me to have your money
I am desperate and value your money greatly, as it would help me with my financial struggles.
So wipe that grin straight off your face cause this ain't funny
I am serious and not joking about taking your belongings for my own gain.
I hear the money rattle in your purse, you've got wealth
I am aware of the fact that you have money due to the sound it makes in your purse.
So turn around quick, drop your purse and break yourself
I demand that you turn around immediately and drop your purse, or else face harm.
Give me your watch, your keys, your ring, stop your crying
I want all of your valuable possessions, including your watch, keys, and ring, and I do not want to hear any objections or complaints.
Give me your money, I'll bust you up, I ain't lying
I am not afraid to use violence to obtain your money, and I am being truthful in my threat.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: BRIAN ROGERS
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TheBasicHeim
One of the best scenes. Showed that Roger wasn't just a spoiled inheritance kid. He knew the business well, and was probably a stellar account man in his day.
Tim Kasansky
roger was so good the only account he ever managed was lucky strike. when they left, he was done. a complete has-been.
Harman Sidhu
@James Anthony listen, he already said he’s sorry he didn’t see the Great Depression
tinde Kappa
have you even watched this episode? he meets the client, he does well then he starts acting like Roger advised and cocks it up completely.
Erwin D
@James Anthony Don's genius aside, Don lost his cool with Jaguar (their first car, which Joan won). When Don lost Jaguar, that voided their IPO and lost everyone millions. Also he treated many clients who didn't agree with his ideas like shit. What made SC&P such an attractive target to McCann was winning Chevy (Jim Hobart says so himself S7E7), which required merging both ideas and companies with CGC, which required Ted Chaough among other things. Don has repeatedly said that he's not an account man and that he requires Roger and Pete to bend the branch so that he can pick the fruit. Remember S6E6, and Roger's sluttiness with Daisy the flight attendant gets him a lead at the airport with Mikey, the Chevy exec. Roger then shows up pretending he's a layover passenger, orders a fake drink, gets Mikey tipsy and gets SCDP a meeting with Chevy. That's the reason they were even on the roster to present.
I'm not arguing with you that Don doesn't bring immense value, he surely does (by marketing his image alone, without even considering his creativity). But to say that Roger isn't integral is selling him very short. In S7E7, Don makes it very clear "You can't even save my job, how're you going to sell the company? I just want to do my work I don't want to deal with business." Which is fair, but then Roger needed to deal with business, and he single-handedly made the deal with Jim Hobart and McCann happen, even bullshitting him that they were buying their "cutting-edge computer". In S7E12, Hobart scolds Roger "are any of you planning to work here? Where's Draper? He walked out of a meeting on Wednesday and hasn't returned! You may have sold me a rotten apple but it's not too late to let the ax fly." Roger again defends Don, like he has many times, calming Hobart and allowing for Don to return with the greatest Coke ad of all time.
Don is great, but he has needed Roger all along whether he's known it or not.
James Anthony
@Erwin D Lost in minutia? What made Sterling Cooper such an attractive target to McCann in the first place? The marketing brilliance of Don Draper and his staff who brought aboard blue chip clients and was the no. 1 revenue generator for the firm. That's why the company's valuation was a high as it was.
Mingou Fan
Amazing writing. Roger is using the very techniques he's teaching Lane to use
-Letting him know you have the same problem he has, then you're in a conspiracy together: Signing Jaguar
-If he's more reserved feed him your own personal morsel: Roger feeding the reserved Lane a story about his parents
calcmandan
@VegardHellebust It was a personal morsel. He told the truth. His mom loved Roger more than his father.
calcmandan
Wow, you're very sharp. I never would've noticed that.
Baruch
Little details like this can be spotted all over Mad Men when you pay enough attention. The writing is so fucking smart