Philadelphia Inquiry reports that the cause of death was multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, with which he was first diagnosed in 2007.Hubbard was part of the band from 1992 until he retired in 2007 and played on all of the Philadelphia-based band’s records.Following his retirement, his passion for music did not end, with the putting musician together an album of recordings of songs under his own name.Hubbard is survived by his wife, stepdaughters, and stepson.The Roots were formed by Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter and Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson in Philadelphia in 1987.They released their first album, Do You Want More?!!!??!, in 1985.Following Hubbard’s retirement, they became the house band on Tonight Starring Jimmy Fallon.Hubbard’s.
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