Inspiration for Generations
Earth Wind & Fire inspired me more than any other group. They showed me what's possible
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
- 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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- Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- Always Be a Good Human — Louis Armstrong
I've always tried to be a good human being. That's what matters.
- The Drum Tells a Story — Questlove
The drum is the heartbeat of music. It's what keeps everyone together
- Business Is Art — Pharrell Williams
Success doesn't come overnight. It's the result of hard work, passion and patience
- The Story Behind the Song — Alicia Keys
Every song tells a story of my heart