Zapp
Funk group based in Hamilton, Ohio, USA who, for a period during the 80s, rivalled major stars of the genre such as the Gap Band and Kool And The Gang. Zapp was formed by several members of the Troutman family, including brothers Roger Troutman (b. 29 November 1951, Hamilton, Ohio, USA, d. 25 April 1999, Dayton, Ohio, USA; vocals/guitar), Lester (drums), Larry (b. 12 August 1944, Hamliton, Ohio, USA, d. 25 April 1999, Dayton, Ohio, USA; percussion) and Tony. The latter recorded the minor R&B hit single "I Truly Love You" for Gram-O-Phon Records in 1976. Zapp were heavily influenced by local heroes the Ohio Players, but soon generated a local following of their own, attracted by the unit's flamboyant showmanship and highly danceable music. Various other band members included backing vocalists Bobby Glover and Jannetta Boyce, keyboard players Greg Jackson and Sherman Fleetwood, and horn players Eddie Barber, Jerome Derrickson and Mike Warren. Support slots with kindred spirit George Clinton and his Parliament and Funkadelic outfits helped secure a recording deal with Warner Brothers Records in the late 70s.
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Albums
- (2007) Zapp V
- (2007) Zapp III
- (2003) Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
- (1989) Zapp
- (1989) The New Zapp IV U
- (1989) Zapp II
- (1985) The New Zapp IV U
Top Tracks
- Computer Love
- More Bounce To The Ounce
- Doo Wa Ditty
- Dance Floor
- More Bounce To The Ounce Part One
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Comments
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VALlewellyn on 2007-09-19 16:35:17.640:
I agree! Very original. I have loved them for ages! -
davianchk on 2007-08-10 06:47:55.903:
zapp is the best i love their music -
oldzmobile on 2007-04-25 17:21:08.097:
my favorite group -
oldzmobile on 2007-04-25 16:45:02.657:
this is one of my favorite groups of all times -
Caribbeancelebs on 2007-03-16 15:50:46.853:
We are a big fan of Zapp - there's no doubt that Roger Troutman was a genius with the use of the vocoder sound. Take a good listen to Tupac Shakur's 'California Love'. Its a great pity that such a great entertainer and showman came to a tragic end but his music lives on. Much Respect to Roger Troutman.