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Questlove

Appearances: 3Shows: 2Latest: May 20, 2026

Latest appearance: May 20, 2026 on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon →

Questlove is a musician, producer, and author best known as the drummer and joint frontman for The Roots. He has contributed to numerous albums, film soundtracks, and books, and is recognized for his deep knowledge of music history.

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2)
Questlove Reveals What Earth, Wind & Fire's “September" Is Really About, Talks New Band Documentary
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Questlove Reveals What Earth, Wind & Fire's “September" Is Really About, Talks New Band Documentary
Questlove promotes Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World, explaining how the band used Afrofuturism and positivity to transform skeptical audiences. He shares Maurice White’s kalimba, describes their influence on Stevie Wonder and reveals why “September” names the 21st despite songwriter Allee Willis’s objections.

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Late Night with Seth Meyers (1)

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