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Tom Morello

Tom Morello

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Biography

Thomas Baptist Morello (born May 30, 1964) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and political activist. He is known for his tenure with the rock bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. Between 2016 and 2019, Morello was a member of the supergroup Prophets of Rage. Morello is also an occasional touring musician with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Under the moniker the Nightwatchman, Morello released his solo work. Together with Boots Riley, he formed Street Sweeper Social Club. Morello co-founded Axis of Justice, which airs a monthly program on Pacifica Radio station KPFK (90.7 FM) in Los Angeles. Born in Harlem, New York City and raised in Libertyville, Illinois, Morello became interested in music and politics while in high school. He attended Harvard University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Committee on Degrees in Social Studies. After his previous band Lock Up disbanded, Morello met Zack de la Rocha. The two founded Rage Against the Machine, going on to become one of the most popular and influential metal acts of the 1990s. He is best known for his unique and creative guitar playing style, which incorporates feedback noise, unconventional picking and tapping as well as heavy use of guitar effects. Morello is also known for his socialist political views and activism, creating the solo project The Nightwatchman as an outlet for those views while playing apolitical music with Audioslave. He was ranked number 18 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of greatest guitarists of all time. As a member of Rage Against the Machine, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.

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Collaborators

Brad Wilk

Brad Wilk

Instrument, Writer, Composer

47 shared credits

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Tim Commerford

Instrument, Composer

42 shared credits

Chris Cornell

Chris Cornell

Vocal, Lyricist, Composer

39 shared credits

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Feature

20 shared credits

Flea

Flea

Performer, Instrument, Feature

13 shared credits

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The E Street Band

Feature

13 shared credits

Serj Tankian

Serj Tankian

Instrument, Vocal, Feature, Writer

11 shared credits

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

Performer, Feature

9 shared credits

Bone Thugs‐n‐Harmony

Bone Thugs‐n‐Harmony

Performer, Feature

8 shared credits

Knife Party

Knife Party

Feature

5 shared credits

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Thom Russo

Engineer, Editor, Recording, Programming, Mix

4 shared credits

Audioslave

Audioslave

Producer, Arranger, Composer

4 shared credits

Lineage & Members

Associated Groups

Axis of JusticeLock UpClass of ’99Electric SheepStreet Sweeper Social ClubRage Against the MachineAudioslaveProphets of RageShandi’s AddictionBeninya HouseBored of EducationMark Knopfler’s Guitar HeroesSupergroup B

Record Labels

Firebrand Records

Publisher

Family Connections

  • Roman MorelloParent
  • Rhoads MorelloParent
  • Mary MorelloParent

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