Tom Morello Talks About His Humble Beginnings, Rage Against The Machine, and Working With Chris Cornell in Audioslave On Billy Corgan’s ‘The Magnificent Others’ Podcast
Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello is the latest guest on Billy Corgan‘s new podcast, The Magnificent Others. In this episode, Morello and Corgan dive into a wide-ranging conversation, geeking out over Star Trek, comic books, and their shared experience of growing up in Illinois.
During the discussion, Morello breaks down the dynamic within Rage Against The Machine, describing the band as being akin to “a ring of power that drives men mad,” drawing a parallel to The Lord of the Rings. He also reflects on his time in Audioslave, the rock supergroup that featured the late, legendary vocalist Chris Cornell.
This podcast is a must-listen for fans, as it provides insight into Morello’s humble beginnings, the obstacles he overcame as a person of color in the rock music scene, and his journey to becoming one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time.
Billy Corgan’s ‘The Magnificent Others’ Podcast
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan recently launched his new podcast, The Magnificent Others, in collaboration with Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios. The show offers listeners an exclusive look into the minds of world-renowned artists, innovative entrepreneurs, trailblazing scientists, and visionary leaders who have redefined their respective fields.
Originally announced in March, the podcast features weekly in-depth conversations, with previous episodes including KISS legend Gene Simmons, actor Corey Feldman, soul icon Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Carnie Wilson (Wilson Phillips), and rock legends Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo. Through candid, face-to-face conversations, Corgan and his guests explore success, challenges, and pivotal moments that shaped their careers.
Tune in to The Magnificent Others to hear Tom Morello’s incredible story and gain new insights into one of rock’s most influential guitarists.
