Questlove’s ‘50 Years of SNL Music’ Documentary Chronicles Iconic Performances

The three-hour special explores the musical legacy of 'Saturday Night Live,' featuring groundbreaking performances and behind-the-scenes stories.

The documentary, co-directed by Questlove and Oz Rodriguez, highlights 50 years of influential musical performances on 'Saturday Night Live.'
It includes interviews with notable artists like Billie Eilish, Mick Jagger, Olivia Rodrigo, and Justin Timberlake, as well as insights from SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
The opening six-minute montage, crafted by Questlove, blends decades of iconic performances into a seamless and critically acclaimed video mix.
Key moments covered include Sinead O’Connor’s controversial 1992 protest, Prince’s 1981 debut, and the first national TV appearance of a hip-hop group, Funky 4 + 1, in 1981.
The documentary examines SNL’s role in shaping music history, from introducing new genres to hosting legendary and emerging artists.