![]() ![]() So please note that there is no "auto-tune" or anything of that sort being used here. A small amplifier with a tube that funnels the sound of your instrument, which you then craft using your mouth movements. In addition to the synth & drum programming, and the guitar shredding, I also took up learning Roger's secret weapon the Talkbox, an instrument which is much more difficult than it looks. This is the first part of my tribute to the memory of such an iconic man. The tragic deaths of Roger and his brother, and best friend, Larry, have taken his music and his love away from us too soon, but we can keep his memory alive by continuing to remember all that he gave us. Roger's music, as well as his spirit, inspire me everyday. Through their work restoring and making available low-income housing, and many other community projects, Roger and his family have built a legacy that will transcend time, and keep the glow of love burning bright for years and years to come. In addition to his unprecedented musical genius, Roger, and the entire Troutman family, have been responsible for an incredible amount of work in their community of Dayton, Ohio, through their own Troutman Enterprises. And just as George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and James Brown had done before, Roger pushed the boundaries of his craft both on the stage and in the studio, and continues to inspire countless artists. Roger's contributions to music through his band Zapp, and his solo career as a songwriter, live performer, and producer have placed him among the greats that inspired Roger. Zapp’s original run came to a dark end in April 1999, when percussionist Larry Troutman carried out a murder-suicide that took his and his brother Roger’s lives.This cover of "I Want To Be Your Man" was recorded as a part of an upcoming tribute I am doing for one of my biggest heroes, Roger Troutman.Zapp tracks were frequently sampled by rap producers, and Roger Troutman was tapped by 2Pac to provide talk-box vocals for his 1995 smash “California Love,” a No. ![]()
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