The Roots drummer talks about 50 years of "Saturday Night Live" music and the "powerful" performance that nearly drove him to tears.

Since its beginning in 1975, “Saturday Night Live” made a point of showcasing as many music superstars and rising talents as possible made it inside Studio 8H. The Rolling Stones, Paul ...

Like the DJ he is, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is highly adept at keeping a lot of things spinning. Before the pandemic, he juggled “14 to 16 jobs,” most notably as the drummer and focal ...

Questlove unpacks 50 years of “SNL” music, sharing backstage stories. Rhythm and risk drive his life behind the drums and the lens. Keep KCRW Independent. KCRW is here to provide you with local news, ...

Meanwhile, Questlove has another documentary in Emmy contention this year: Ladies and Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music. Like Sly Lives!, it also began with a phone call.

Questlove talked about that this past week. He was apparently minding his own business over at 30 Rock when he got a call to go to 17, and immediately, his mind started racing about what he could ...

Interestingly, in order to prepare for his latest documentary project, the famed musician/award-winning filmmaker Questlove sat down to watch all 900 episodes of SNL 's canon.

Questlove is set to deliver a free DJ set in Austin. The appearance at a downtown club promises an unforgettable night for ...

Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary exhibit, “SNL: Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of Music,' is now open at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.

Since its beginning in 1975, “Saturday Night Live” made a point of showcasing as many music superstars and rising talents as possible made it inside Studio 8H. The Rolling Stones, Paul ...