Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Roots
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, January 27, 2024
1. The Roots Marker
The legendary multi Grammy winning Hip Hop band, curators of culture, music & the arts
Erected by Philadelphia Music Alliance.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.
Location. 39° 56.805′ N, 75° 9.897′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. Marker is on South Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) south of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anthony P. Checchia (here, next to this marker); Joe DeFrancesco (here, next to this marker); The Trammps (here, next to this marker); Ray Benson (here, next to this marker); Billie Holiday (here, next to this marker); Christian McBride (a few steps from this marker); Cinderella (a few steps from this marker); Andrea McArdle (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
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As of 2024, The Roots have one 3 Grammys:
• 2011: Best R&B Album Wake Up! (with John Legend); Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance "Hang On in There" (with John Legend)
• 2000: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group "You Got Me" (with Erykah Badu)
— Submitted January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
