In 2009 , The Roots became the house band for the late - night show Late Night with Jimmy Fallon .
The Roots released two live concert albums , the first being The Roots Come Alive in 2000 , and the next The Roots Present in 2005 .
In 2009 , Roots   became the house band for the late - night show Late Night with Jimmy Fallon .
The Roots released two live concert albums , the first being The Roots Come Alive in 2000 , and the next The Roots Present in 2005 .