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Kamal Gray | |
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| Birth name | James Gray |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, Vocals |
| Member of | The Roots, The Tonight Show Band |
Kamal Gray is a keyboardist, rapper, vocalist, and producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] He is member of the hip hop band, The Roots, who are also the house band, The Tonight Show Band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[2][3] Gray occasionally acts in skits on The Tonight Show. His stage name "Kamal" comes from the saying "Come one, come all."
Gray joined The Roots in 1994, replacing keyboard player Scott Storch, after graduating from high school in Philadelphia. He joined the band in London. His first album with The Roots was Illadelph Halflife in 1996.
- ^ "The Roots keyboardist assists student getting their degree". ABD WPVI-TV. October 18, 2019.
- ^ Vincenty, Samantha (January 4, 2024). "All About The Tonight Show Band, The Roots". NBC.
- ^ Bjorkgren, David (October 28, 2019). "Kamal Gray of The Roots Gives to Neumann Scholarships". Delco Today.