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“According to my parents, I just started drumming when I was two. I traveled with them from five to seven on the road, playing percussion. Between 8 and 12, my dad sort of prepared me by teaching me every aspect of road life.”

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Questlove
Questlove

Questlove (born Ahmir Khalib Thompson on January 20, 1971) is an acclaimed American drummer, music producer, author, and television personality. Best known as the drummer and co-frontman of the hip-hop band The Roots, he is celebrated for his virtuosic drumming and genre-blending musical style. Questlove has won multiple Grammy Awards and serves as the bandleader for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He is also a prolific author, having written several books on music and culture. His work spans hip-hop, soul, funk, and jazz, making him a pivotal figure in modern music. more

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