The Machinery of Creativity
People don't understand that with an extra four hours of technical patience, they can achieve the sound they want to hear
Questlove
American drummer, music producer and documentarian, leader of The Roots, known for his work as musical director of The Tonight Show and his philosophy of creativity.
All moments: Questlove
- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- The Soul of Music — Questlove
Soul is what makes music real. It's what people feel
- The Drum Tells a Story — Questlove
The drum is the heartbeat of music. It's what keeps everyone together
- The Next Generation of Talent — Questlove
Young musicians bring freshness and innovation. That's what keeps art alive
- Meeting with Masters — Questlove
When you meet a musician who inspired you, it changes your life
- Inspiration for Generations — Questlove
Earth Wind & Fire inspired me more than any other group. They showed me what's possible
Related moments
- Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
- All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.
- The Soul of Music — Questlove
Soul is what makes music real. It's what people feel