Zack de la Rocha
Artist & Creative, Rage Against the Machine
Born
January 12th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1970, a prominent singer-songwriter emerged as the lead vocalist of the rock band Rage Against the Machine. The band's music combined elements of hard rock, rap, and punk with politically charged lyrics addressing social injustices, corporate greed, and governmental oppression. Rage Against the Machine gained significant recognition in the 1990s with the release of their self-titled debut album, which featured the hit single 'Killing in the Name.' Following the band's disbandment, the musician participated in various projects including the supergroup One Day as a Lion. The artistic contributions extended beyond music, incorporating visual art and activism into his career, advocating for a range of social issues.
Led Rage Against the Machine, producing influential albums
Wrote politically charged lyrics that gained widespread attention
Participated in multiple music projects beyond the band
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