Show Notes
Questlove, the multi-dimensional musician, filmmaker, and artist, joins us today on Track Star* to show us his deep and profound appreciation for music, and to teach us about the role music has played throughout his life.
Originally gaining notoriety as drummer and co-frontman of the Roots, Questlove became a core member of the Soulquarian collective. Today, Questlove gives us a peek into the group's creative process, as well as a lesson on the history of the collective and the members who made it iconic.
As we walk through different musical moments and movements, Questlove takes the time to share with us his love for music and the people who make it.
This Episode's Track List:
The Light - Common
Don’t Leave Me This Way (ft. Teddy Pendergrass) - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
I Won’t Last a Day Without You - Carpenters
For the Love of Money - The O’Jays
Bang the Drum All Day - Todd Rundgren
Long Lonely Nights - Lee Andrews & The Hearts
Loan Me a Dime - Boz Scaggs
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