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Is There A Black Guy In This Band?

PJ Morton has played keyboard and done back up vocals for Maroon 5 since 2010. He is also currently signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money label.

Maroon 5: Is there a black guy in this band?

Daughtry: Is there a black guy in this band?

Um, no. Definitely just four white dudes.

Nickelback: Is there a black guy in this band?

Plain White T's: Is there a black guy in this band?

The better question is who is that white guy? He is guitarist and producer Dave Sitek. 

TV On The Radio: Is there a black guy in this band?

Pat Smear is of mixed ancestry: His mother is Native American and African American, and his father is German. 

Foo Fighters: Is there a black guy in this band?

Weezer: Is there a black guy in this band?

Sadly, the legendary "Minister of Soul," saxophonist and percussionist Clarence Clemons, passed away in 2011. 

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band: Is there a black guy in this band?

But there is a black woman! Regine Chassagne's parents are Haitian (and this is referenced in the song "Haiti").

Arcade Fire: Is there a black guy in this band?

Chris Kilmore plays keyboard and also DJs.   
CORRECTION (3/18/13): As Questlove rightfully [points out](https://twitter.com/questlove/status/313676595284033536), we neglected to mention one other black guy in Incubus, Ben Kenney. 


Incubus: Is there a black guy in this band?

Kele Okereke is the lead singer and guitarist of Bloc Party.

Bloc Party: Is there a black guy in this band?

P.O.D.: Is there a black guy in this band?

There are three! Carter Anthony Beauford on drums, Boyd Calvin Tinsley on violin, and Rashawn Ross on trumpet.

Dave Matthews Band: Is there a black guy in this band?

The Roots: Is there a black guy in this band?

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Is There A Black Guy In This Band?

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