Zack de la Rocha

Zack de la Rocha
Zack de la Rocha
	De la Rocha performing with Rage Against the Machine in April 2007
Background information
Birth name	Zacharias Manuel de la Rocha
Born	January 12, 1970; Long Beach, California, U.S.
Genres	Rap metal; alternative metal; funk metal; hardcore punk; youth crew; political hip hop; rap rock;
Occupations	Musician; rapper; singer; songwriter; activist;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; drums; keyboards; jarana jarocha;
Years active	1988–present
Formerly of	Rage Against the Machine; Hard Stance; No For An Answer; Inside Out; Farside; One Day as a Lion;

Zacharias Manuel de la Rocha (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. 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.