The Roots' hometown fans ask why they're opening act, not top dogs, at Philly's July 4 concert

In the City of Brotherly Love, there's no shortage of love for The Roots, local boys-made-good who have garnered accolades, fame and a choice TV spot as the house band on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." So the city's decision to book Roots performers Questlove, Black Thought and company for its annual July 4 festivities but make Buffalo, N.Y.'s Goo ...

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