Questlove making history!! The Roots’ drummer is an iconic figure in the music industry, now being placed on Rolling Stones coveted “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” list. Hit the jump!!
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Quest is placed #54 on the list, with his work on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon acting as a great vehicle for him to showcase his ability to relate to a wide variety of artists.
The publication states:
“Ahmir Thompson [Questlove] has taken on many roles…neo-soul superproducer, polymathic author/raconteur, talk-show bandleader, Broadway musical consultant, celebrity superfan — but those opportunities arose because he’s foremost a wickedly versatile drummer whose playing has consistently upended expectations.”
Others on the list include Travis Barker, D’Angelo and Adele collaborator Chris Dave, Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr, Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham and R&B legends Clyde Stubblefield and John “Jabo” Starks. Check out the full list here!
