Hub (bassist)

Leonard "Hub" Hubbard of The Roots has been playing bass for the Philadelphia outfit since 1987. He has played on all of their records including 1999's "Things Fall Apart" and 2004's "The Tipping Point". He is known for always having a chew stick in his mouth, on and off the stage. Hub's smooth basslines and distinct style make The Roots stand out in their field of music. Formed The Roots in 1987 with Ahmir-Khalib Thompson (?uestlove) and Tariq Trotter (Black Thought). Attended and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.