Questlove

The Roots' drummer and bandleader who bridged hip-hop and live instrumentation, becoming a cultural icon and tastemaker.

Ahmir Khalib Thompson, known professionally as Questlove, is the drummer and co-frontman of The Roots, the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. His deep pocket, sample-ready sound, and encyclopedic knowledge of music history have made him one of the most influential drummers in hip-hop and neo-soul. Beyond drumming, Questlove is a DJ, producer, author, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker.