The Roots Tickets
Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park | Atlanta, Georgia
The Roots are spoiling fans this summer with their biggest concert to date! These rap gods are making their way to Atlanta's premier venue. Lead MC Black Thought, drummer and joint frontman Questlove are bringing their catchy hooks to the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre on Thursday 29th August 2024.
With a diverse lineup of talented musicians like finger drummer Jeremy Ellis and sousaphone star Tuba Gooding, Jr. in the crew, it’s no wonder The Roots are among the most prolific rap groups out there. From carving up their own brand of hip hop in school to taking on some of the best instrumentalists around and bagging a bunch of Grammy Awards, The Roots have been turning heads since the nineties with their iconic 1993 debut ‘Organix.’ And they’re not about to hit the breaks anytime soon with the announcement of this hotly anticipated gig! Grab your tickets today and join The Roots under the starlit Atlantan sky this summer!
The Roots are etched in the history of hip hop. Known as one of the most prolific rap bands in the world, this gig promises a totally unique performance packed with catchy hooks and full of heart. The lineup is out of this world. With industry heavyweights in the mix like the lead MC Black Thought, drummer and joint frontman Questlove, and guitar royalty "Captain" Kirk Douglas, The Roots are gonna set the stage on fire at Atlanta’s Cadence Bank Amphitheatre this summer. What’s more, their current members also consist of: Kamal Gray, Tuba Gooding, Jr., James Poyser, Ray Angry, Mark Kelley, Ian Hendrickson-Smith, Dave Guy, Stro Elliot, and Jeremy Ellis.
The Philadelphia hip-hop natives are known as one of most progressive artists in the contemporary music industry. Ever since their 1993 debut ‘Organix,’ The Roots have not only grabbed a cult following in Europe but won the hearts of millions of fans around the world with their conceptual releases and eclectic mix of instrumentalists. While Jeremy Ellis lends his unreal talent as a finger drummer, Tuba Gooding, Jr. plays the sousaphone like a pro. Over the course of their epic career, these legends have scored platinum and gold status with successive studio releases. And that’s not all, The Roots’ genre-bending jams have also snagged them a regular spot on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and earned them a bunch of Grammy Awards.
It all began in 1987 when The Roots’ founders rapper Black Thought (Tariq Trotter) and drummer ?uestlove (Ahmir Khalib Thompson) became pals at high school. Carving up their own brand of hip hop and playing around school, on the sidewalk, and at talent shows, the dynamic duo started filling their pockets. And before they knew it, the pair expanded their crew, catalog of iconic gigs, and adoring fanbase. With this hot concert coming up, it’s clear their journey isn’t about to end soon! The awesome lineup is delivering all their sweetest tunes to the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre. Secure your place today and rock out with The Roots at Atlanta’s premier venue this summer!
