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Tom Morello: Free Speech and Other Dirty Words

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"Free Speech + Other Dirty Words" is a partnership between FIRE and SPIN to showcase iconic artists sharing their stories about freedom of speech, self-expression, and the barriers they crossed to avoid censorship.

Title card for the FIRE series "Free Speech + Other Dirty Words" with Tom Morello

Tom Morello on free speech, art, and politics

As the lead guitarist for legendary bands like Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, and Prophets of Rage, Tom Morello pushes the boundaries of what is possible with a guitar, blending rock, metal, punk, and hip-hop into a unique and captivating sound. But it's not just Morello's musical talent that earns him a place in the pantheon of musical greats — he's also a passionate advocate for free speech.

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