The Buzz 5 Facts About Ahmir “QuestLove” Thompson

As a man of many talents much longer than your average laundry list, “QuestLove” Thompson, leader of The Roots Crew, is emerging renaissance man has done far more than bring back the afro pick as a fashion statement.  You can check his legendary afro pick weeknights on The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, but did you know, QuestLove………..

Fulfilled a dream to act by playing a corpse in an episode Law & Order: SVU in February 2014

Is executive producing a music series for VH1 called “SoundClash” The show features three artists performing simultaneously on one stage. “SoundClash” debuts July 23 with Lil Wayne, Fall Out Boy and British group London Grammar. The concept behind the series is to showcase A-List musicians and rising acts, instantaneously performing a range of songs, from current hits to covers to collaborative numbers.

Released two books in 2013, “Soul Train: The Music, Dance & Style of a Generation and released a memoir, “Mo’ Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove.”

Is the son of singer Lee Andrews of Lee Andrews & The Hearts, a famous 50’s doo-wop group who scored a Top 20 hit “Teardrops” in 1957

Collaborated with Nike to design the Questlove x Nike 1World Air Force 1 shoe in 2008. Only 500 pairs were made and if you can find a pair expect to pay at least $800