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 Birthday Granville T. Woods

“I believe I can do anything if i just try” - Granville T. Woods

(Granville T. Woods)

Granville T. Woods was born on April 23rd, 1856 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Woods went to school up until 10 years old due to his family needing him to work due to poverty. He served an apprenticeship in a machine shop and learned the trades of machinist and blacksmith. In 1872 Woods obtained a job as a fireman in Missouri. In 1876 he moved to Springfield, IL. He studied mechanical and electrical engineering in college from 1876-1878. In 1878 Woods worked on a steam ship and became engineer of the ship in 1880. He then moved to Cincinnati, OH in 1880. He established his business, Woods Electric Co., as an electrical engineer and an inventor.

(Woods in the 1880’s)

He patented the multiplex telegraph. In 1885 Woods patented an apparatus which was a combination of a telephone and a telegraph. In 1887 Woods patented the Synchronous Multiplex Railway Telegraph. Thomas Edison tried to take claim to Woods’ patent. In 1888 Woods manufactured a system of overhead electric conducting lines for railroads. In 1889 Woods filed a patent for an improvement to the steam boiler furnace. In 1892 he moved the business to New York City,NY.

(A drawing of Woods)

His brother Lyates Woods joined his business. Woods developed several improvements to the railroad system in the US. Thomas Edison offered Woods a position in his company after several failed attempts to claim Woods’ patents. Woods rejected the offer. In 1901 Woods patented a third rail system. In total Woods held patents for over 50 inventions. On January 30th, 1910 Granville T. Woods died in New York City, New York, USA. He was 53 years old.

(Woods’ Gravestone)

Today is his 161st birthday and we would all like to say happy birthday and rest in peace Granville T. Woods.

Anniversary of Granville T. Woods' Death

“I believe I can do anything if i just try” - Granville T. Woods

(Granville T. Woods)

Granville T. Woods was born on April 23rd, 1856 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Woods went to school up until 10 years old due to his family needing him to work due to poverty. He served an apprenticeship in a machine shop and learned the trades of machinist and blacksmith. In 1872 Woods obtained a job as a fireman in Missouri. In 1876 he moved to Springfield, IL. He studied mechanical and electrical engineering in college from 1876-1878. In 1878 Woods worked on a steam ship and became engineer of the ship in 1880. He then moved to Cincinnati, OH in 1880. He established his business, Woods Electric Co., as an electrical engineer and an inventor.

(Woods in the 1880’s)

He patented the multiplex telegraph. In 1885 Woods patented an apparatus which was a combination of a telephone and a telegraph. In 1887 Woods patented the Synchronous Multiplex Railway Telegraph. Thomas Edison tried to take claim to Woods’ patent. In 1888 Woods manufactured a system of overhead electric conducting lines for railroads. In 1889 Woods filed a patent for an improvement to the steam boiler furnace. In 1892 he moved the business to New York City,NY.

(A drawing of Woods)

His brother Lyates Woods joined his business. Woods developed several improvements to the railroad system in the US. Thomas Edison offered Woods a position in his company after several failed attempts to claim Woods’ patents. Woods rejected the offer. In 1901 Woods patented a third rail system. In total Woods held patents for over 50 inventions. On January 30th, 1910 Granville T. Woods died in New York City, New York, USA. He was 53 years old.

(Woods’ Gravestone)

Today is the 107th anniversary of his death. Take time to remember this great inventor today.

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”

Happy Birthday Granville T. Woods

I believe I can do anything if i just try - Granville T. Woods

(Granville T. Woods)

Granville T. Woods was born on April 23rd, 1856 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Woods went to school up until 10 years old due to his family needing him to work due to poverty. He served an apprenticeship in a machine shop and learned the trades of machinist and blacksmith. In 1872 Woods obtained a job as a fireman in Missouri. In 1876 he moved to Springfield, IL. He studied mechanical and electrical engineering in college from 1876-1878. In 1878 Woods worked on a steam ship and became engineer of the ship in 1880. He then moved to Cincinnati, OH in 1880. He established his business, Woods Electric Co., as an electrical engineer and an inventor.

(Woods in the 1880’s)

He patented the multiplex telegraph. In 1885 Woods patented an apparatus which was a combination of a telephone and a telegraph. In 1887 Woods patented the Synchronous Multiplex Railway Telegraph. Thomas Edison tried to take claim to Woods’ patent. In 1888 Woods manufactured a system of overhead electric conducting lines for railroads. In 1889 Woods filed a patent for an improvement to the steam boiler furnace. In 1892 he moved the business to New York City,NY.

(A drawing of Woods)

His brother Lyates Woods joined his business. Woods developed several improvements to the railroad system in the US. Thomas Edison offered Woods a position in his company after several failed attempts to claim Woods’ patents. Woods rejected the offer. In 1901 Woods patented a third rail system. In total Woods held patents for over 50 inventions. On January 30th, 1910 Granville T. Woods died in New York City, New York, USA. He was 53 years old.

(Woods’ Gravestone)

Today is his 160th birthday and we would all like to say happy birthday and rest in peace Granville T. Woods.