featuring John Paul Jones, Ben Harper and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson

Bonnaroo continues an annual tradition with an all-star SuperJam, starting at midnight on Friday, June 15. Former Led Zeppelin bass player JOHN PAUL JONES will anchor a trio featuring one of music's most innovative modern bluesmen, guitar wizard BEN HARPER, and Roots drummer AHMIR "?UESTLOVE" THOMPSON. The SuperJam is one of the most highly anticipated features of the festival, combining the talents of a diverse set of musicians for a one-time-only collaborative performance. Past participants have included Stewart Copeland, Herbie Hancock, Dr. John, Trey Anastasio, and many other musicians of the highest caliber - and if history is any indication, expect special guests to join the fun.
 
 
John Paul Jones
 
John Paul Jones is one of the most accomplished and respected musicians in the world of rock today. As a prolific session musician in the 1960’s he played on or arranged innumerable recordings for artists such as Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, Donovan, The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Herman’s Hermits and Cat Stevens. He then became a founder member of the seminal band Led Zeppelin.
 
 
Ben Harper
 
Ben Harpers career has skyrocketed from the early days of playing the tiny Mint in Los Angeles to the worlds finest concert halls, theatres and festivals including the vast and muddy fields of Glastonbury, England, where he and his band played for more than 100,000 people. In that time, he has established himself as one of the world's most versatile and hard-working musicians - and one of its top concert draws.
 
 
Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson
 
?uestlove is the unmistakable heartbeat of The Roots, Philadelphia’s most influential hip-hop band.  Beyond that, this Grammy award-winning musician's undisputable reputation has landed him musical directing positions with everyone from D'Angelo to Eminem to Jay-Z.  He boasts production credits for Erykah Badu, Joss Stone, Justin Timberlake and D'Angelo, among many others. His uncanny ear for picking the perfect song for the perfect moment has landed him the position of musical director of The Dave Chapelle Show.