The reason why many young people in the Vietnam War era were active was their lives were threatened by the draft and they were going to perhaps be forced to go overseas and fight in an immoral war. — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
I feel fortunate to have made records during an era where people actually bought music. But I have friends in struggling up-and-coming bands now that will certainly never be able to pay the rent, because music has been devalued. — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
Music and the arts feed our souls, but a decent wage puts food on the table. Musicians, fans of music, and grassroots political organizations… — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
Poverty is curable, but it’s just not done, because it's not profitable. And that is the kind of violence that's perpetuated on humanity. — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
In America, we have freedom of choice. But some are free to choose between Lamborghini and Rolls Royce while others are free to choose… — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
The reason why many young people in the Vietnam War era were active was their lives were threatened by the draft and they were… — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
Well, I don't care for Paul Ryan's sound or his lyrics. He can like whatever bands he wants, but his guiding vision of shifting… — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
I think it's crucially important to be present in the lives of your children. They are my most important cause that I fight for.… — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
Charles Manson loved the Beatles but didn’t understand them. Governor Chris Christie loves Bruce Springsteen but doesn’t understand him. And Paul Ryan is clueless… — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
I literally integrated the small town of Libertyville, Illinois. I was the first person of color to reside within its borders. — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
As a guitar player, I've been influenced by dance music - it was Crystal Method and The Prodigy back in the day. I would… — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
I have another name for what they're terming whistleblowers, and that's righteous heroes. From Bradley Manning to Snowden. They're people of conscience who are… — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
I'd say that one area where my political views have remained unchanged is that, I am opposed to the government spying on everybody. — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
Racism is a problem, economic inequality is a problem, not enough rock n' roll on the radio is a problem. But all those problems… — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
