
Earlier this year, The Roots were announced as Jimmy Fallon's house band for his new stint on late night television (premiering March 2nd). The move surprised fans, making them nervous that their beloved Roots were to become a cover band, or would quit their touring just to jam with Fallon. But have no fear. In an interview with Rolling Stone, drummer ?uestlove quells any concerns that fans may have: Since NBC won't pay for published music anymore, the Roots can only play original songs: "We have to write [...]