This is Roger Troutman's first solo release, and it blazes the same trail as the Zapp LPs. Singing through a synthesized vocal box, there's no mistaking Roger's sound. His version of Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" is classic, and was a monster on the R&B charts. "So Ruff, So Tuff" continued the maddening dance grooves. But Roger does it all -- hence the title of the album -- his blues and jazz explorations are top-shelf. A very well-rounded set from a versatile, underappreciated artist. [The 2002 Rhino reissue sports three additional bonus tracks.] ~ Andrew Hamilton, All Music Guide
The Many Facets of Roger (Bonus Tracks)
01/15/2002
All Music Guide Review
The Many Facets of Roger (Bonus Tracks) Track Listing
Credits of The Many Facets of Roger (Bonus Tracks)
- Gary Peterson
- Project Assistant
- Larry Troutman
- Percussion, Arranger, Conga
- Lester Troutman
- Drums
- Roger Troutman
- Synthesizer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background), Synth Guitar, Fender Rhodes, Producer, Vocals, Arranger
- Rufus Troutman III
- Bass, Vocals (Background)
- Dick Smith
- Vocals, Vocals (Background)
- Tom Vickers
- Liner Notes
- Delores Smith
- Vocals (Background)
- Marchelle Smith
- Vocals (Background)
- Greg Jackson
- Vocals (Background)
- Sheryl Farber
- Editorial Supervision
- Shawn Amos
- Liner Note Coordination
- Randy Perry
- Project Assistant
- Amy Utstein
- Project Assistant
- Leigh Hall
- Liner Note Coordination
- Bob Glover
- Vocals (Background)
- Jannetta Boyce
- Vocals (Background)
- Hugh Brown
- Reissue Art Director
- Carl Cowen
- Horn
- Roger
- Main Performer

















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