Zack de la Rocha | |
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 De la Rocha performing with Rage Against the Machine in April 2007 | |
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| Birth name | Zacharias Manuel de la Rocha |
| Born | January 12, 1970 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
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Zacharias Manuel de la Rocha[1] (born January 12, 1970) is an American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, and political activist. He is best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Rage Against the Machine.[2][3] Through both Rage Against the Machine and his activism, de la Rocha promotes left-wing politics in opposition to corporate America, the military-industrial complex, and government oppression.[4]
- ^ McIver, Joel (2014). Know Your Enemy: The Story of Rage Against the Machine. New York. p. 13. ISBN 978-1-78323-034-1. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ Tao, Paul (July 1, 2008). "Anti Records Signs One Day as a Lion". Absolutepunk.net. Retrieved July 2, 2008.
- ^ One Day as a Lion at AllMusic
- ^ Dean, Robert (January 20, 2020). "The Journey of Reclusive Rage Against the Machine Frontman Zack de la Rocha". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved December 11, 2020.