This week on the podcast, we're getting down with Philly's official house band: The Roots! Join Meg and Ray as they break down how The Roots formed as a group, their musical influences/aspirations, their rise to stardom, and more. There's also some jawn at the end.

Show Notes:

• https://www.phillyvoice.com/avenue-of-the-roots-philadelphia-east-passyunk-ave-city-council-philadelphia-south-philly-queen-villlage/
  
• https://www.philadelphiamusicalliance.org/honoree.php?id=127
  
• https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/verzuz-monica-and-brandy-make-peace-love-vibes-history-and-a-tiny-bit-of-shade.html/
  
• https://www.npr.org/2014/07/03/328167474/questlove-and-the-roots-how-a-hip-hop-band-conquered-late-night
  
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Roots
  
• https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-roots-rapper-malik-b-dead-obit-1035827/
  
• https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/common-rapper-the-roots-things-fall-apart-roots-picnic-20190529.html
  
• https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/the-roots-things-fall-apart/
  
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Things_Fall_Apart_(album)
  
• https://www.philadelphiamusicalliance.org/walk-of-fame.php?sort=year
  
• https://www.philadelphiamusicalliance.org/honoree.php?id=127
  
• https://open.spotify.com/artist/78xUyw6FkVZrRAtziFdtdu?si=Egzb5L-5T52rkPEVH2sFIA
  
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b89nnh91-U
  
• https://www.whourockinwit.org/