The Roots
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Andy Ostroy: Black NBC Cook's Menu is Racist, Implies Black Drummer Questlove. And I Thought White People Were Crazy...innocent and festive, right? Well, not according to musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, the 70's-era-afro'd drummer for the band The Roots and the Jimmy Fallon show, who apparently equates fried chicken with the "N" word. According to... In this article: Questlove, NBC, Cornbread, Chicken soup, Paella, Jimmy Fallon show, Turkey, and Ahmir |
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TV Squad | 3 days ago
NBC Cafeteria Celebrates Black History Month in a Strange Way
The other day Questlove, drummer of The Roots, was taking a break from the grueling day of being the house band at 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.' He goes to the commissary at NBC's 30 Rock headquarters and notices that they have a special...
In this article: Questlove, NBC, Mediaite, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and 30 Rock
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AOL Music | 4 days ago
The Roots Grow Their New Hip-Hop Business Model, a Year Into NBC's Late Nights
...of gold coins, and you have, like, 15 seconds." Social LIfe, Social Causes Not every venue the Roots play is filled with gold coins. The Roots have a long tradition of supporting causes like vegetarianism and groups like People for the...
In this article: Thompson, Grammys, Forbes, NBC, Hip-Hop, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Business model, and Key Club
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National Public Radio | 4 days ago
Celebrating Soul Train's 40th Anniversary
...Watley, The Main Ingredient's Cuba Gooding Sr., Soul Train host Don Cornelius and Ahmir "QuestLove" Thompson, drummer for The Roots and band leader for Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. "It was like a big family reunion," Gooding Sr....
In this article: Soul Train, Don Cornelius, All rights reserved, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Beverly Hills, Ahmir, Gino Vanelli, and Smokey Robinson
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ChicagoNow | 5 days ago
Kidz In The Hall tracks lead new music update
...likely be satisfied with the new audio. Finally, a handful of videos are definitely worth watching with John Legend performing with The Roots and interviews with Trey Songz, Wale, Rihanna, and Chicago artist ADaD. Enjoy! FULL, CDQ, Track...
In this article: Chicago, Cool & Dre, Finally, Young Jeezy, Wale, R. Kelly, John Legend, Trey Songz, and Rihanna
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MTV.com | 6 days ago
New Kids On The Block Call The Roots 'Gentlemen' After 'Jimmy Fallon' Gig
...the Block stopped by "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on Monday night, they couldn't help but notice one thing about the show's house band: The Roots are perfect gentlemen. "They're on it. It was pretty painless, pretty easy," Donnie Wahlberg...
In this article: New Kids on the Block, DVD, Joey McIntyre, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Donnie Wahlberg, Please Don't Go Girl, and Tonight
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VH1 | January 31, 2010
The Roots Bring High-Energy Classics To Pre-Grammy Jam Session
...annual event. by Ryan J. Downey The Roots arrive at Hollywood's Key Club (MTV News) WEST HOLLYWOOD - The Roots, the Roots, the Roots were on fire as they blasted through back-to-back classics, covers and mash-ups at their sixth annual...
In this article: John Legend, Mos Def, Grammy, Boogie Down Productions, Scott Storch, Key Club, Kirk Douglas, and Linkin Park
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LP Association | January 31, 2010
Mike Jamming With The Roots
...messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Linkin Park emcee, Mike Shinoda happened to drop by The Roots' gig in LA last night and joined them on stage for a short jam session. Check out Mike Shinoda's...
In this article: Mike Shinoda and Linkin Park
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AOL | January 31, 2010
Mos Def, John Legend Join Roots for Annual Pre-Grammy Jam Session
...then performed the Temptations' 'Get Ready.' Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda played with his Apple iPhone during his mini-set with The Roots. Members of the Young Money crew -- Lil Twist, Mack Maine were in the house, and the crew's "princess"...
In this article: John Legend, Grammy, Mos Def, Estelle, R&B, Mack Maine, Key Club, Apple iPhone, and Questlove
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Description from Wikipedia:
The Roots are a Grammy award winning American hip hop band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals. Their debut album was released in 1993 and they have collaborated with a wide range of artists from different genres, including Roy Ayers and Cody Chesnutt. The Roots have generated a great deal of critical acclaim and influenced numerous rap and R&B acts. On March 2, 2009, The Roots began a tenure as the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
- Name:
- The Roots
- Also Known As:
- The Legendary Roots Crew, The Fifth Dynasty, The Square Roots, The Foundation
- Origin:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Years Active:
- 1987–present
- Current members:
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- Damon "Tuba Gooding Jr." Bryson (Sousaphone)
- Kamal Gray (electronic keyboard)
- Owen Biddle (bass)
- Captain Kirk Douglas (electric guitar)
- Black Thought (MC)
- F. Knuckles (percussion)
- Questlove (drums)
- Former Members:
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- Ben Kenney (electric guitar)
- Dice Raw (MC)
- Kid Crumbs (Kenyatta Warren) (MC)
- Rubberband (Josh Abrams) (bass)
- Scratch (beatbox)
- Hub (bass)
- Rahzel (beatbox)
- Scott Storch (electronic keyboard)
- Malik B. (MC)
- Genre:
- Hip hop
- Record Label:
- MCA, Geffen, Def Jam
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