The Roots Survive Double-Decker Bus Crash

A double-decker bus carrying The Roots crashed and flipped over in Paris last night -- and after their drummer crawled out of the rubble of cereal, broken glass and bathroom fluid, he immediately blogged about it.
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Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt when a van (pictured underneath the bus) crashed into the bus, forcing it to do a 360 on the highway and turn on its side. When the drummer, Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, emerged from the chaotic scene, he immediately sent a post-wreck email to Okayplayer.com that read: "well...since we are sitting on the side of the road. what better way to pass the time while the ambulance come then [sic] to....blog."

Love later wrote a detailed blow-by-blow of the crash and aftermath from a motel, where he described the moment he realized he wasn't dead, described the injuries ("some of us have cuts and neck braces on"), and declared, "we are so grateful for this outcome."

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16. That is NOT a van under that bus it is a plastic shed. I think Rubbermaid makes them. DUH

Posted at 8:40AM on Nov 21st 2008 by Idiots

17. Very disappointed and saddened by your racist viewers comments. Questlove is a very respected and talented drummer. If you havent seen the Roots play, then shut the hell up!! I am a 42 year old white housewife from Brentwood, and know who the Roots are. But then again, we actually listen to hip hop, not mainstream rap, in our house. Just because they don't talk about champagne and bitches doesn't mean they are not important. But I guess thats why they are so good because mainstream ignorant people like you don not know who they are, sorry, they don't play the Roots on KIIS FM

Posted at 9:11AM on Nov 21st 2008 by im mom

18. Ok, I found some of their music and listened. My vote goes to .... you know it.

Posted at 6:37PM on Nov 21st 2008 by Jack54

19. I LOVE ?UESTLOVE!!! and everyone else too!!!

Posted at 9:35AM on Nov 21st 2008 by MELISSASSASSA

20. To The Roots and Their Families,

I am most greatful that all of you guys received a second chance at life and that none of you were severely injured. I love your music ..... it's contious and makes you think. You just don't rap to rap theres a message in every song. I wish all of you a speady recovery and look forward to hearing more amazing music. May all of you and your families continued to be blessed and know that you were protected by the white light of all that is Holy in this realm. Much luv .....

Posted at 10:08AM on Nov 21st 2008 by OnPoint

21. people get your facts straight, this accident didn't happen in Paris but in La Louviere (Belgium)

Posted at 10:30AM on Nov 21st 2008 by m

22. I heard The Roots are going to Jimmy Fallon's house band when he takes over for Connan!!! The Roots WILL go down in music history...not just Hip Hop history. I've seen them live 9 times and counting!!!

Posted at 11:21AM on Nov 21st 2008 by Des

23. Thank goodness they crashed into a watermelon patch.

Posted at 11:49AM on Nov 21st 2008 by Stevo

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