E-mail a friendApril 24, 2007
Musician-activist Tom Morello reflects on his days at Harvard, working for a U.S. senator and music as a way to inspire the fight for social change.
Tom Morello
Tom Morello
Musician-activist performs "House Gone Up In Flames" from his debut CD, The Nightwatchman. (3:34)
Famed for his unique style, Tom Morello is one of the most influential guitarists in modern rock. He performed with the bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave and played on the Talladega Nights film score. Since '04, he's also performed as a solo acoustic artist, combining activism and music, under the pseudonym The Nightwatchman. Known for his outspoken politics, the Harvard alum co-founded Axis of Justice, an organization that focuses on peace, human rights and economic justice issues.
