1.2В 1980вЂ“81: Split with George Clinton and other workings.1.1В 1966вЂ“80: Early career and major record deal.2.4 1996вЂ“present: Deaths of Roger and Larry Troutman, disbandment, and current activity.2.3 1993вЂ“96: Resurgence and brief increase in popularity.2.2 1982вЂ“85: Style change and gradual decline.2.1 1966вЂ“80: Early career and major record deal.Zapp currently tours only around small scale concerts in the United States. Zapp reformed briefly in 2003 with the remaining brothers of the Troutman family to produce the album Zapp VI: Back By Popular Demand. The motive behind Larry's attack is unclear, but there are speculations that were arguments over money, and Larry being angry over the lack of consultation Roger had gave as to why he fired him from being his manager. Larry's body was found close-by in his vehicle with a single gunshot wound to the head. Roger was shot several times before dying in hospital during surgery. Zapp disbanded in 1999 after both Roger and Larry Troutman were killed in a murder-suicide, that was apparently carried out by Larry. The album's musical style veered drastically away from their first release, despite this, the album sold well, and was certified goldВ by late 1982. Zapp continued to produce several more albums thereafter, releasing Zapp IIВ in 1982. The following year in 1981, Clinton stopped producing the band over a record dispute regarding Roger Troutman's solo debut. Zapp achieved most of its mainstream recognition from the single ' More Bounce to the Ounce' from the same album, now widely regarded as a classic example of early 1980s electronic funk. Zapp released its eponymous debut albumВ in 1980, having a P-funkВ reminiscent sound as a result of Clinton's and Collin's input on the production. Zapp worked closely with members George ClintonВ and Bootsy CollinsВ of the band Parliament-FunkadelicВ during its early stages, their support being a factor in the group gaining a record deal with Warner Bros. The group received attention in the early 1980s for implementing heavy use of the talk-box, which became one of their most well known characteristics.

The original line-up consisted of four brothers- Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman and Terry Troutman-and non-Troutman family members Bobby Glover and Gregory Jackson. Zapp served as partial inspiration toward the creation of the G-funkВ sound of hip-hopВ popular on the West Coast of the United States in the early to mid 1990s, with many of their songs sampled by numerous hip-hop artists. Particularly influential in the electroВ sub-genre of funk. ZappВ (also known as the Zapp BandВ or Zapp and Roger) is a funkВ band that emerged from Hamilton, Ohio, in 1977.

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