Zapp
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Formed by Roger Troutman alongside his brothers Lester, Larry, and Tony, funk group Zapp swiftly generated a local following, attracted by the unit’s flamboyant showmanship and highly danceable music. Support slots with George Clinton helped secure a recording contract with Warner Bros. in the late '70s. Zapp's 1980 U.S. Top 20 debut album, Zapp I, contained their signature tune "More Bounce to the Ounce," which hit number two on the U.S. R&B chart. 1982's Zapp II included the R&B chart-topper "Dance Floor," and further hits followed, including "I Can Make You Dance" (1983), "It Doesn’t Really Matter" (1985), and "Computer Love" (1986), but the band’s commercial fortunes declined thereafter. On 25 April, 1999, Larry shot Roger before turning the gun on himself. ~ Rovi Staff
