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The Roots
The Roots


Background information
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genre(s) Hip-hop
Jazz
Soul
Rock
Funk
Years active 1987—present
Label(s) Def Jam Recordings
Geffen Records
Interscope Records
Island Def Jam Music Group
MCA Records
DGC Records
Website Website
Members
Black Thought
Questlove
Kamal Gray
F. Knuckles
Captain Kirk Douglas
Damon "Tuba Gooding Jr." Bryson
Owen Biddle
Former members
Ben Kenney
Kenyatta "Kid Crumbs" Warren
Josh "Rubberband" Abrams
Malik B.
Rahzel
Scott Storch
Martin Luther
Scratch
Dice Raw
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The Drums Guitarist Adam Kessler Quits Band

September 17, 2010
The Drums Guitarist Adam Kessler Quits BandThe Drums guitarist Adam Kessler has quit the band, it’s been announced.

In a statement, remaining members Jonathan Pierce, Jacob Graham and Connor Hanwick said they were “devastated”.

“Jonny, Jacob and Connor are devastated and are keeping to themselves and with friends at this time.,” a statement on The Drums’ official website said.

“Thank you for all of the support, it means a lot,” they added.

Kessler’s departure comes amid the band’s US tour with Surfer Blood. The Drums are also scheduled to the UK and Ireland this winter.

(by Jason Gregory)



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