TV/FILM: The Roots Will Serve as House Band for Jimmy Fallon
The Roots will serve as the house band on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," which premieres March 2 on NBC. Fallon made the announcement yesterday (Dec. 8) on the show's newly launched Web site.
Fallon is taking over "Late Night" for Conan O'Brien, who is in turn taking over "The Tonight Show" from Jay Leno...
Buzzgrinder — Blogs have been speculating as of late whether The Roots were in fact going to become Jimmy Fallon's band on his talk show when he takes over for Conan in March. There is... more info
Rolling Stone — As everyone was distracted by the shocking news that Jay Leno is staying on at NBC, future Late Night host Jimmy Fallon quietly debuted his first new video blog on NBC.co... more info
Pitchfork — Photo by Matt ZieglerJimmy Fallon has confirmed the rumors that the Roots will serve as his house band when he takes over "Late Night" for Conan O'Brien next year. The re... more info
Pitchfork — Photo by Matt ZieglerJimmy Fallon has confirmed the rumors that the Roots will serve as his house band when he takes over "Late Night" for Conan O'Brien next year. T... more info
Silent Uproar — The rumors are true: The Roots are confirmed to be Jimmy Fallon's house band as he takes over for Conan on March 2nd, 2009. Proof can be viewed at the Late Night with Jim... more info
Yahoo! Music — Reuters - Cult hip-hop band the Roots will serve as the house band on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," which premieres March 2 on NBC. Fallon, who is filling the slot to b... more info
Undercover, Australia — Jimmy Fallon has confirmed that his house band will be The Roots when he takes over from Conan O’Brien on Late Night next year. more info
All About Jazz — The Roots will serve as the house band on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," which premieres March 2 on NBC. Fallon made the announcement yesterday (Dec. 8) on the show's ne... more info