?uestlove (pronounced "Questlove") is the stage name of Ahmir Khalib Thompson, born January 20, 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, an African-American musician, DJ, and record producer, best known as the drummer for hip-hop band
The Roots. ?uestlove's work with The Roots is regarded as being sonically innovative; he has also produced for artists such as
Common and
D'Angelo and member of the production teams Grand Negaz and The Grand Wizzards. Biography Early years ?uestlove's father was
Lee Andrews of
Lee Andrews & the Hearts, a 50s doo-wop group. His p…
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