The Drum Tells a Story
The drum is the heartbeat of music. It's what keeps everyone together
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.
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- 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 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
- The Machinery of Creativity — Questlove
People don't understand that with an extra four hours of technical patience, they can achieve the sound they want to hear
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- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- 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.
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- The Soul of Music — Questlove
Soul is what makes music real. It's what people feel
- Always Be a Good Human — Louis Armstrong
I've always tried to be a good human being. That's what matters.