Tom Morello

Thomas Morello, known professionally as Tom Morello (born May 30, 1964) is an American musician and activist who is known for playing guitar for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. Morello has also been in other bands, including the Street Sweeper Social Club and Prophets of Rage. He also makes music by himself as the Nightwatchman.

Tom Morello
Morello in 2024
Background information
Birth name	Thomas Baptist Morello[1]
Also known as	The Nightwatchman
Born	(1964-05-30) May 30, 1964 (age 61)[2][3] New York City, U.S.
Genres	Alternative metal funk metal heavy metal rap metal nu metal hardcore punk folk[4]
Occupation(s)	Musician singer songwriter political activist
Instruments	Guitar vocals
Years active	1979–present
Member of	Rage Against the Machine The Nightwatchman Street Sweeper Social Club Axis of Justice
Formerly of	Audioslave Lock Up Prophets of Rage

Morello is most 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]

He also makes guest appearances starting from Run-DMC's 1993 album Down with the King.