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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
Hub



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Brother To Release Debut Album 'Famous First Words' On July 4

April 1, 2011
Brother To Release Debut Album 'Famous First Words' On July 4Brother have announced details for their debut album.

The album, entitled 'Famous First Words' will be released on July 4.

'Famous First Words' was produced by Stephen Street who has previously worked with The Smiths and Blur.

New single 'Still Here' is set for release on April 25.

Brother will embark upon a full UK tour in May. Tickets are on sale now.

Brother's UK tour dates are:

  • Gloucester, Guildhall - May 6
  • Oxford, Academy 2 - 7
  • Slough, West Wing Centre - 8
  • Norwich, Waterfront - 9
  • Aldershot, West End Centre - 11
  • Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms - 12
  • Southend, Chinnerys - 14
  • Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach - 17
  • Bristol, Fleece - 18
  • Nottingham, Rescue Rooms - 19
  • Northampton, Roadmender - 20
  • Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms - 21
  • London, Heaven - 23
  • Manchester, Academy 3 - 24
  • Liverpool, Academy 2 - 25
  • Leeds, Cockpit - 26
  • Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire - 29
  • Aberdeen, Tunnels - 30
  • Dundee, Doghouse - 31

(by Holly Frith)





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