Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine (also Rage or RATM) was a political rap-rock band formed in 1990, in Orange County, California. The group's personnel (the "Guilty Parties," according to the liner notes of their albums) were:

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1990 - Orange County, California

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• Zack de la Rocha - vocals
• Tom Morello - guitars
• Brad Wilk - drums
• Tim Commerford a.k.a Timmy C., Tim Bob, Simmering T, Y.tim.K and Tim.Com - bass

The group was popular through the 1990s and early 2000s, disbanding in 2003. They were a major influence in the nu metal genre, and were also known for their radical politics, which were featured in their music, album artwork, and were frequently mentioned in interviews and by their participation in political protests.

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1990s - 2000s - 2003 - Nu metal - Protest

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Among other campaigns, the band has rallied for the releases of death-row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal and life-long sentenced Leonard Peltier, been vocal supporters of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation, performed outside the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California in protest, and played numerous concerts for various benefits.

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Mumia Abu-Jamal - Leonard Peltier - Zapatista Army of National Liberation - 2000 Democratic National Convention - Los Angeles - California

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The band's musical signatures were de la Rocha's distinctive, rap-influenced vocal style (influenced mostly by Chuck D. of Public Enemy), Commerford's grinding bass, and Morello's experimentation with guitar sounds. Fans particularly admired their powerful live performances. They toured with many other significant bands, including U2 and the Wu-Tang Clan.

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Rap - Public Enemy - Bass - Guitar - U2 - Wu-Tang Clan

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