Tuna on Toast with Stryker Tuna on Toast with Tom Morello Rage Against the Machine
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Oct 5, 2021 
Tom Morello, iconic guitarist from Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, dives into his album, The Atlas Underground Fire. He shares wild stories, like impersonating Jane's Addiction on stage and juggler gigs at Renaissance Fairs. Tom reveals his journey from Harvard to rock star, including memorable moments with Chris Cornell and Rick Rubin. He discusses his collaborations across generations, including his 97-year-old mother on his album. Tune in for his thoughts on the future of the electric guitar and what inspires him today!
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Leave Controls To Keep Authenticity
- Own your creative freedom: Ted left corporate radio to control his podcast's content and sponsors.
- Take responsibility for production and sponsorship to preserve authenticity.
Record Raw Riffs With Simple Tools
- Use simple tools to create: Tom recorded guitar riffs on his iPhone and built songs from those voice-memo takes.
- Send raw riffs to producers and collaborators remotely to spark large-scale, pandemic-era albums.
Music As A Pandemic Lifeline
- Making music during the pandemic became a lifeline, not just a creative exercise.
- Tom framed the global collaboration as an antidepressant and way to stay connected.
