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In reply to the discussion: Ask a rock & roll trivia question and see if anyone knows the answer W/O using Google [View all]OriginalGeek
(12,132 posts)Or was that a different band and I'm conflating the two?
Either way, the Roots played here at a 2-day festival called Orlando Calling put on by the same guy that promotes the London Calling festival which was very successful but he took a huge bath on this one. Who knew folks wouldn't line up to stand in the hot sun in central Florida in the middle of July for 2 days? I only went because my friend had a 2-day pass but couldn't go and he gave me his passes.
But I'm glad I did - they were not headliners or even close but the Roots and Buddy Guy were the highlights for me and they were magnificent. The headliners were Bob Seger and Kid rock. Bob was fine but Ruck Kid Fock.
Oh and I got to see the Pixies and that was pretty great. Whatever Doobie Brothers were still alive were there too and they were fun.
EDIT TO ADD - NOPE! There IS a band called Nappy Roots but they have nothing to do with the Roots so guessers have another chance to shine!