Anniversary of Roger Troutman's Death

“So ruff, so tuff out here baby” - Roger Troutman

(Roger Troutman)

Roger Troutman was born on November 29th 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. He first started playing the guitar as a child.Troutman formed a band called The Human Body.

(Troutman on the cover of his 1st band’s 1st album)

In 1979 the group was signed to George Clinton’s record label and name was changed to Zapp. In 1980 Zapp signed to Warner Bros. records. Also in 1980 Zapp released their 1st album “Zapp”. The single “More Bounce to the Ounce” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Soul Singles chart.

(Zapp in 1980)

In 1981 Troutman released his 1st solo album “The Many Facets of Roger”. The single “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” reached No. 1 on the R&B Singles chart.

(Troutman in 1981)

In 1984 Troutman released his 2nd album “The Saga Continues”. Between 1980 and 1985 Zapp released the gold selling albums Zapp, Zapp II, Zapp III and The New Zapp IV U and multiple top ten R&B hit singles. In 1987 Troutman released his most successful solo album “Unlimited!”.

(Troutman in 1987 in his “I Want to be Your Man” music video)

By 1989 Zapp grew to 15 members. In 1989 Zapp released the album “Zapp Vibe” which performed poorly. In 1993 Troutman was featured on Snoop Dogg’s album “Doggystyle”. In 1995 Troutman collaborated with Eazy E on the album “Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton”. Also in 1995 Troutman collaborated with Dr. Dre and 2 Pac on the song “California Love”. The song became Troutman's biggest selling and most successful single to date as the song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Troutman won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

(Troutman in 1995 in the “California Love” music video)

On April 25th, 1999 in Dayton, Ohio, USA Roger Troutman was shot and killed after an argument with his brother who then later committed suicide the same day. He was 47 years old.

(Roger and Lester Troutman’s grave)

Today is the 18th anniversary of his death. Take time to remember this great musical artist today.

Albums by Roger Troutman

• "The Many Facets of Roger" (1981)
• "The Saga Continues" (1984)
• "Unlimited!" (1987)
• "Bridging the Gap" (1991)

Videos of Roger Troutman

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq62sqYZEK8  “30 mn with Roger Troutman & Zapp ( Live @ BET in 1989 )”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_CBZkd2tGE  “Roger Troutman on The Talkbox [Video Soul - 1987]”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivt3Uw6a1uU  “2Pac Ft. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman - California Love Remix (Official Music Video HD)”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b-X1B4podA  “Zapp & Roger Live in Aruba(Sinbad Summer Jam)pardal338”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNnrUzNkyuw  “Zapp & Roger - Computer Love”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpelwo80Ykk  “Zapp & Roger - I can make you dance (Official Video)+Lyrics”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ng2rDWQT3I  “Roger Troutman - (Everybody) Get Up [ft. EPMD] Official Video”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9supqQToBEY  “Zapp & Roger - It Doesn't Really Matter(Official Video)”

Happy Independence Day Libya

“As long as a human being lives he will learn” - Libyan Proverb

(Libyan flag (1951-Present))

Libya is located in northern Africa.

(Map of where Libya is located)

Its capitals are Tripoli, Benghazi and Bayda. Tripoli is the largest city. The official languages are Arabic, Berber and Italian. The country is 679,358 square miles. Libya is 99% Asian and 1% African. 97% of Libya practice Islam and 3% practice Christianity. The total population is 1,091,830. The climate is hot and dry. Libya is a constitutional monarchy.

(Tripoli, capital of Libya)

Libyan cuisine consists of Asida, breads, Bureek, Couscous and Ghreyba.

(Libyan cuisine)

The major style of music is Andalusi.

(Libyans performing Andalusi music)

Libya’s most popular sport is soccer.

(Libya’s soccer team)

Libya was first inhabited in 8000 BC by the Garamantes.

(Ancient Libyan structures)

In the 5th century Carthage had control over the region. In 630 BC the Greeks colonized east Libya. In 525 BC the Persians overran Greek controlled Libya.

(Greek structures in Libya)

In 331 BC the Greeks took back its part of Libya. In 74 BC the Romans took over parts of Libya. In the 6th century the Roman empire fell in Libya. In the 7th century the Byzantine empire took control of Libya. In 647 Abdullah ibn Saad took over the region. In 663 Uqba ibn Nafi took control.

(A statue of Uqba ibn Nafi)

In 750 Libya came under rule of Baghdad. In 972 Bologhine ibn Ziri was appointed governor. In 1001 Banu Khazrun took control of the region. In 1146 the region was overtaken by the Normans of Sicily.

(A painting of the Normans of Sicily)

In 1159 Morocco took over the region. In 1207 the Almohads took control of the region. In 1221 the Tunisian Hafsid dynasty took control. In 1517 the Ottomans took control. In 1551 there were 6,300 bond servants in Libya. In 1611 the Deys took control of Libya. In 1711 the Karamanlis took control. In 1793 Libya was back under Ottoman rule. In the early 19th century began the 1st and 2nd Barbary war.

(A painting of the 1st Barbery war)

In 1850 after the wars Ottoman rule came back in power. In 1912 Italy took control. The name was changed to “Italian North Africa”.

(Italinan North African flag (1911-1943))

In 1927 it was split into 2 territories. In 1932 50,000 people were killed in the war against the Italian occupation. In 1934 the country was named “Libya”. Omar Mukhtar was a resistance leader against Italian occupation.

(Omar Mukhtar)

In 1940 when Italy entered WWII Libya became a battleground. In 1943 Libya was under allied occupation. In 1947 Italy gave up all claims to Libya. On December 24th, 1951 Libya gained its independence.

(Libyan flag (1951-1977,2011-Present))

Its 1st king was King Idris. In 1959 oil reserves were found in the country. In 1969 a coup was made by Muammar Gaddafi.

(Muammar Gaddafi)

In 1977 Libya officially became the "Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya".

(Libyan flag (1977-2011))

Also in 1977 began the Libyan-Chad conflict. In 1986 the U.S. tried to kill Gaddafi.

(Results of the U.S. attack of Libya)

In 2008 over 200 African kings met in Benghazi, Libya. In 2011 there was a revolt against the government.

(Protests in Libya)

Other countries joined the sides of the rebels against Gaddafi's forces. NATO then began attacking Gaddafi’s forces. Gaddafi was then killed by rebel forces. 30,000 people died during this war. In 2012 Libya held its 1st parliamentary elections. During the same year terrorists killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya.

(Libya after attacks from NATO and the U.S. in 2012)

In 2014 an election was held for a new legislative body. In 2015 there were negotiations between rivaling parties in Libya.

(Libya in 2015)

Today marks the 65th anniversary of Libya’s independence and we would all like to say happy independence day Libya.

Videos of Libya Independence

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc6OGti7hiw  “Libyan Independence in 1951. Archive film 97318”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQEdNL1cYw4  “Libya Independence Day”

(P.S. sorry for the late post)

Happy Birthday Roger Troutman

So ruff, so tuff out here baby - Roger Troutman

(Roger Troutman)

Roger Troutman was born on November 29th 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. He first started playing the guitar as a child.Troutman formed a band called The Human Body.

(Troutman on the cover of his 1st band’s 1st album)

In 1979 the group was signed to George Clinton’s record label and name was changed to Zapp. In 1980 Zapp signed to Warner Bros. records. Also in 1980 Zapp released their 1st album “Zapp”. The single “More Bounce to the Ounce” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Soul Singles chart.

(Zapp in 1980)

In 1981 Troutman released his 1st solo album “The Many Facets of Roger”. The single “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” reached No. 1 on the R&B Singles chart.

(Troutman in 1981)

In 1984 Troutman released his 2nd album “The Saga Continues”. Between 1980 and 1985 Zapp released the gold selling albums Zapp, Zapp II, Zapp III and The New Zapp IV U and multiple top ten R&B hit singles. In 1987 Troutman released his most successful solo album “Unlimited!”.

(Troutman in 1987 in his “I Want to be Your Man” music video)

By 1989 Zapp grew to 15 members. In 1989 Zapp released the album “Zapp Vibe” which performed poorly. In 1993 Troutman was featured on Snoop Dogg’s album “Doggystyle”. In 1995 Troutman collaborated with Eazy E on the album “Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton”. Also in 1995 Troutman collaborated with Dr. Dre and 2 Pac on the song “California Love”. The song became Troutman's biggest selling and most successful single to date as the song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Troutman won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

(Troutman in 1995 in the “California Love” music video)

On April 25th, 1999 in Dayton, Ohio, USA Roger Troutman was shot and killed after an argument with his brother who then later committed suicide the same day. He was 47 years old.

(Roger and Lester Troutman’s grave)

Today is his 65th birthday and we would all like to say happy birthday and rest in peace Roger Troutman.

Albums by Roger Troutman

• "The Many Facets of Roger" (1981)
• "The Saga Continues" (1984)
• "Unlimited!" (1987)
• "Bridging the Gap" (1991)

Videos of Roger Troutman

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq62sqYZEK8  “30 mn with Roger Troutman & Zapp ( Live @ BET in 1989 )”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_CBZkd2tGE  “Roger Troutman on The Talkbox [Video Soul - 1987]”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivt3Uw6a1uU  “2Pac Ft. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman - California Love Remix (Official Music Video HD)”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b-X1B4podA  “Zapp & Roger Live in Aruba(Sinbad Summer Jam)pardal338”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNnrUzNkyuw  “Zapp & Roger - Computer Love”

(P.S. sorry for the late post)

Anniversary of Roger Troutman's Death

So ruff, so tuff out here baby - Roger Troutman

(Roger Troutman)

Roger Troutman was born on November 29th 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. He first started playing the guitar as a child.Troutman formed a band called The Human Body.

(Troutman on the cover of his 1st band’s 1st album)

In 1979 the group was signed to George Clinton’s record label and name was changed to Zapp. In 1980 Zapp signed to Warner Bros. records. Also in 1980 Zapp released their 1st album “Zapp”. The single “More Bounce to the Ounce” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Soul Singles chart.

(Zapp in 1980)

In 1981 Troutman released his 1st solo album “The Many Facets of Roger”. The single “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” reached No. 1 on the R&B Singles chart.

(Troutman in 1981)

In 1984 Troutman released his 2nd album “The Saga Continues”. Between 1980 and 1985 Zapp released the gold selling albums Zapp, Zapp II, Zapp III and The New Zapp IV U and multiple top ten R&B hit singles. In 1987 Troutman released his most successful solo album “Unlimited!”.

(Troutman in 1987 in his “I Want to be Your Man” music video)

By 1989 Zapp grew to 15 members. In 1989 Zapp released the album “Zapp Vibe” which performed poorly. In 1993 Troutman was featured on Snoop Dogg’s album “Doggystyle”. In 1995 Troutman collaborated with Eazy E on the album “Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton”. Also in 1995 Troutman collaborated with Dr. Dre and 2 Pac on the song “California Love”. The song became Troutman's biggest selling and most successful single to date as the song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Troutman won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

(Troutman in 1995 in the “California Love” music video)

On April 25th, 1999 in Dayton, Ohio, USA Roger Troutman was shot and killed after an argument with his brother who then later committed suicide the same day. He was 47 years old.

(Roger and Lester Troutman’s grave)

Today is the 17th anniversary of his death. Take time to remember this great musical artist today.

Albums by Roger Troutman

• "The Many Facets of Roger" (1981)
• "The Saga Continues" (1984)
• "Unlimited!" (1987)
• "Bridging the Gap" (1991)

Videos of Roger Troutman

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq62sqYZEK8  “30 mn with Roger Troutman & Zapp ( Live @ BET in 1989 )”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_CBZkd2tGE  “Roger Troutman on The Talkbox [Video Soul - 1987]”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivt3Uw6a1uU  “2Pac Ft. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman - California Love Remix (Official Music Video HD)”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b-X1B4podA  “Zapp & Roger Live in Aruba(Sinbad Summer Jam)pardal338”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNnrUzNkyuw  “Zapp & Roger - Computer Love”