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Questlove on the Origin of The Roots
Oct 11, 2023
Legendary band-leader, drummer and Oscar winner Questlove unpacks his childhood musical beginnings and the formation of The Roots in high school. They also discuss nostalgia culture, Questlove's upbringing in a musical family, and their experiences performing at renowned venues.
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Quick takeaways
- Questlove's musical journey started at a young age in a family band and eventually led to him becoming the band leader at renowned venues before joining The Roots.
- Questlove formed a musical partnership with Tariq based on their mutual appreciation for each other's skills, with Questlove providing beats and samples while Tariq showcased his freestyling talent.
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Growing up in a musical family and joining his father's band
The podcast episode starts with the speaker sharing his experience of growing up in a musical family. He talks about his father being an oldies doo-wop singer and how they would perform in nightclubs and venues all over. The speaker also mentions how he and his sister were part of the band, with him playing drums and other instruments at a young age. He further highlights how he became the band leader, leading the entire band at famous venues like Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden before eventually transitioning into joining the Roots.
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