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Roger – The Many Facets Of Roger (used)
Roger – The Many Facets Of Roger (used)
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"The Many Facets of Roger" is the debut solo album by funk musician Roger Troutman, known for his work with the band Zapp.
Key details about the album include:
- Artist: Roger Troutman (often credited as simply Roger)
- Release Date: December 10, 1981
- Genre: Funk, electro funk, blues
- Label: Warner Bros. Records
- Producer: Roger Troutman
- Significance: The album achieved platinum status, boosted by the singles "So Ruff, So Tuff" and Roger's cover of Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It through the Grapevine". The album displayed Troutman's musical talents, including his distinctive use of the vocoder.
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Notable Tracks:
- "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
- "So Ruff, So Tuff"
- "Do It Roger"
- "A Chunk of Sugar"
- "Blue (A Tribute to the Blues)"
- "Maxx Axe"
- Collaboration: Roger's brothers Larry, Lester, and Terry also contributed to the album.
The album is considered a funk classic and influenced future musicians, particularly in hip-hop.
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