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John Tesh, Creator of NBA's 'Roundball Rock', to Perform Live at All-Star Game
The iconic theme song will be played for the first time inside an NBA arena.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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John Tesh, the renowned musician and television personality, will have the opportunity to perform his beloved "Roundball Rock" theme live at the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. This marks the first time the iconic song will be played inside an NBA arena, as the league celebrates NBC's return to broadcasting the league after a 24-year absence.
Why it matters
Tesh's "Roundball Rock" has become a beloved and iconic part of the NBA's soundtrack, having been used as the theme music for NBC's NBA coverage from 1990 to 2002. Its return to NBC's coverage this season is seen as a nostalgic nod to the network's storied history with the league.
The details
Tesh, a 73-year-old native of Garden City, New York, has had a diverse career spanning music, television, and journalism. In addition to creating "Roundball Rock," he has won six Emmy Awards and an Associated Press award for investigative journalism. Tesh also co-hosted the popular entertainment news program "Entertainment Tonight" from 1986 to 1996.
- Tesh will perform "Roundball Rock" live at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
- NBC first used "Roundball Rock" as the theme for its NBA coverage from 1990 to 2002.
The players
John Tesh
A renowned musician, television personality, and creator of the iconic "Roundball Rock" theme song used by NBC for its NBA coverage from 1990 to 2002.
NBC
The television network that will broadcast the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, marking its return to NBA coverage after a 24-year absence.
What’s next
Tesh's live performance of "Roundball Rock" at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game is expected to be a nostalgic and highly anticipated moment for basketball fans.
The takeaway
John Tesh's "Roundball Rock" has become an integral part of the NBA's cultural identity, and his live performance at the All-Star Game will be a special moment for both the league and its fans, marking the return of a beloved theme song and the network that helped make it famous.
