Tom Morello
American guitarist and musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Morello (born May 30, 1964) is an American musician and activist. He is best known for playing guitar for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. Morello has also been in other bands, such as the Street Sweeper Social Club and Prophets of Rage. He also makes music by himself as the Nightwatchman.
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Birth name | Thomas Baptist Morello[1] |
Also known as | The Nightwatchman |
Born | (1964-05-30) May 30, 1964 (age 60)[2][3] New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 1979–present |
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Morello is known for his unique style of playing electric guitar. He uses pedal effects and different types of strumming to make new sounds. Morello is also known for his political activism and left-leaning opinions. While in Rage Against the Machine, he has said he is a socialist.[5] He has also supported many left-wing indigenous groups in Central America, such as the EZLN and Shining Path.[6][7]