An ambitious work that embodies the multifaceted nature of funk music
Roger Troutman paints a picture of the future of electro-funk.
"Many Facets Of Roger," released in 1981, is characterized by vocals that make extensive use of a talkbox and an innovative sound. While following the traditions of funk, it boldly incorporates electronic elements to create a new groove. It is an important album that symbolizes the evolution of funk music in the 1980s.
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I Heard It Through The Grapevine
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So Ruff, So Tuff
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A Chunk Of Sugar
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Do It Roger
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Maxx Axe
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Blue (A Tribute To The Blues)
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Backing Vocals - Bobby Glover
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Backing Vocals - Bobby Glover
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Arranged By, Backing Vocals, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Guitar, Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Music By, Synthesizer, Synthesizer [Maxx Axe Synthesized Guitar] - Roger Troutman
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Written-By - Roger Troutman (A2 to B3)
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Arranged By, Backing Vocals, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Guitar, Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Music By, Synthesizer, Synthesizer [Maxx Axe Synthesized Guitar] - Roger Troutman
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Written-By - Roger Troutman (A2 to B3)
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Arranged By, Congas, Lyrics By, Percussion - Larry Troutman
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Written-By - Larry Troutman (A2 to B3)
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Arranged By, Congas, Lyrics By, Percussion - Larry Troutman
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Written-By - Larry Troutman (A2 to B3)
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Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals - Dick Smith
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Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals - Dick Smith
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Bass, Backing Vocals - Zapp Troutman
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Bass, Backing Vocals - Zapp Troutman
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Drums - Lester Troutman
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Drums - Lester Troutman
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Horns - Carl Cowen
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Horns - Carl Cowen
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Backing Vocals - Greg Jackson (2)
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Backing Vocals - Greg Jackson (2)
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Backing Vocals - Marchelle Smith
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Backing Vocals - Marchelle Smith
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Backing Vocals - Janetta Boyce
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Backing Vocals - Janetta Boyce
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Backing Vocals - Delores Smith
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Backing Vocals - Delores Smith
