I was in the opening band for the roots in Montreal. I'm a bass player, and let me tell you, Owen Biddle Is truly awesome!
Bass playing isn't about "playing the pants off" anyone...it's a support instrument, the foundation - (BASS) if you wanted Jimi Hendrix on Bass...check out Victor Wooten.
I've seen at least 15 roots shows...and this guy didn't miss a beat...he played with great feel from start to finish, and truthfully, his playing perfectly complimented the others and never stepped on anyones toes.

I too was in shock at first when I saw hub wasn't on stage, I love hub. A HUGE influence in my playing.
However, I have much faith in the remaining members that they would carefully choose a brilliant replacement.
Do you think ?uestlove wasn't picky when replacing his BASS PLAYER!!!
WOW!
You haters need to have some more faith in the roots.
lay it to rest!
Owen Biddle is dope, wait till you see him on the VH1 Tour!!!