The Roots Biography

The Roots is an American hip-hop group founded in 1987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Tariq Black Thought Trotter and Ahmir Questlove Thompson. The Roots are renowned for their jazzy, edgy, and varied style of hip-hop that incorporates real musical instruments. The band now includes Josh Abrams and Malik B. Leonard Hub Hubbard (formerly named The Square Roots). The band has produced ten studio albums, two EPs, and two collaboration albums (with other artists), and working with a broad range of musicians in different musical genres on recordings and live performances since its debut independently released full-length album. From 2009 until 2014, The Roots performed as the house band on NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and since 2014, they have continued to do so (along with serving as the show's guest performers). The work of The Roots has generally received favorable reviews. The group was named the first authentic hip-hop band by About.com, which placed them at number seven on their list of the 25 Best Hip-Hop Groups of All Time.

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