Tom Morello
Alternative metal · funk metal · rap metal · nu metal · hardcore punk · crossover · folk · EDM•Los Angeles
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1991 - PresentAbout
Tom Morello is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and political activist, best known for his work with the rock bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. Born in Harlem, New York City, and raised in Libertyville, Illinois, he co-founded Rage Against the Machine in 1991, which became one of the most influential metal acts of the 1990s. Morello is also known for his unique guitar playing style and his socialist political views, which he channels through his solo project, The Nightwatchman.
