"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 4/12/24)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are Real Live Certified if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critic Consensus
Based on 99 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that The Roots is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. The Roots concert reviews describe live shows and performances as seamless, dynamic, and masterful.
ON TOUR
Hollywood Bowl; The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Los Angeles, United States; Philadelphia, United States (June 29; Jun 1); Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States (June 29); Mission Ballroom, Denver, United States (July 20); Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands (July 29); Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands (July 30); Crystal Palace Bowl, London, United Kingdom (August 1); Grote Kaai, Lokeren, Belgium (August 2);
Philadelphia, United States (1987 - present) (1987 – present)
Bio
The Roots, also known as The Legendary Roots Crew, The Square Roots and The Foundation, are an influential, Grammy winning hip hop group based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, famed for a heavily jazzy sound and live instrumentation.
Has Performed With
Urthboy, John Legend, Elvis Costello, Common, LL Cool J
Critic Concert Reviews
Parklife DC (USA)
October 18, 2023
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LL Cool J performs at Capital One Arena on Oct. 15, 2023.