If history doesn’t pass through to the people who occupy the highest offices, there’s bound to be trouble. A nation of ignorance holds us all back. - Questlove

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If history doesn’t pass through to the people who occupy the highest offices, there’s bound to be trouble. A nation of ignorance holds us all back.

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About Questlove

Ahmir Khalib Thompson] (born January 20, 1971), known professionally as Questlove, is an American musician, songwriter, disc jockey, author, and music journalist. He is the drummer and joint frontman (with Black Thought) for the hip hop band the Roots. The Roots have been serving as the in-house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon since February 17, 2014. Questlove is also one of the producers of the cast album of the Broadway musical Hamilton.

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Pen Names: ?uestlove
Alternative Names: Ahmir Khalib Thompson Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson ?uest Love Ahmir Thompson QuestLove DJ ?uestlove DJ Questlove Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson Ahmir-Khalib Thompson Creative Quest Quest Love Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Ultra Perm Brother ?
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