ZAPP
Genre: Funk, Electro-Funk, R&B
Years Active: 1977-Present
Zapp, the pioneering funk band from Dayton, Ohio, has been unleashing high-energy grooves since 1978. Founded by Roger, Larry, Lester, and Terry Troutman, the group redefined funk with their innovative use of the talk box and unforgettable hits like “More Bounce to the Ounce,” “Dance Floor,” and “Computer Love.” Their sound not only dominated R&B charts but also laid the foundation for West Coast hip-hop, sampled by artists from Dr. Dre and 2Pac to Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z. Known for electrifying live shows and a legacy of gold and platinum records, Zapp continues to carry the Troutman spirit forward, keeping audiences worldwide dancing, loving, and celebrating the funk.
Career Highlights
Pioneering funk band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 1978 by the Troutman brothers.
Scored platinum success with their debut album Zapp (1980), featuring the hit “More Bounce to the Ounce.”
Achieved multiple R&B chart-toppers in the 1980s, including “Dance Floor,” “I Can Make You Dance,” and “Computer Love.”
Their groundbreaking use of the talk box influenced generations of artists and helped shape West Coast hip-hop’s G-funk era.
Famous for: “More Bounce to the Ounce,” “Computer Love,” and Roger Troutman’s collaboration on 2Pac & Dr. Dre’s “California Love.”
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