Happy birthday! Questlove turns 54 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on January 20, 2025

The iconic and legendary drummer turns 54 on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

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Roots drummer Questlove is celebrating his 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed drummers of his generation.

Popular drummer Questlove has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Questlove, a cultural icon

Born Ahmir Khalib Thompson in Philadelphia on January 20, 1971, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Questlove's not just a great drummer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Questlove hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Questlove as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 54.

Happy Birthday, Questlove, you're the best!