| Larry Troutman | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 12, 1944 Hamilton, Ohio, United States |
| Origin | Dayton, Ohio, USA |
| Died | April 25, 1999 (aged 54) Dayton, Ohio |
| Genres | Funk, R&B, Soul |
| Occupations | musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Percussion |
| Years active | 1975–1999 |
| Labels | Warner Bros. |
| Associated acts | Zapp |
Larry Troutman (August 12, 1944 – April 25, 1999) was a musician and a founding member of the funk/R&B band Zapp alongside his younger brother, Roger Troutman. The band enjoyed a string of hits throughout the 1980s, most notably "Computer Love" and "More Bounce to the Ounce".
On April 25, 1999, at 7:20am, police found Troutman in his car, dead as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His younger brother Roger was found a couple of blocks away; his death was ruled a homicide. To this day, no motive is known, though a business dispute was suspected. Sources say that Larry had not slept in several days and was not in his normal state of mind at the time.[1]