Who is Zack de la Rocha? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Also Known As: Zacarías Manuel de la Rocha

Age: 54 Years, 54 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Roberto

mother: Olivia de la Rocha

Lyricists & Songwriters American Men

Ancestry: Spanish American, Irish American, German American, Mexican American

U.S. State: California

City: Long Beach, California

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What bands has Zack de la Rocha been a part of?

Zack de la Rocha has been a part of the bands Rage Against the Machine, Inside Out, and One Day as a Lion.
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What is Zack de la Rocha's musical style known for?

Zack de la Rocha is known for his passionate and politically charged lyrics, as well as his intense vocal delivery that blends elements of rap and rock.
3

Has Zack de la Rocha released any solo music?

Yes, Zack de la Rocha released a solo single titled "Digging for Windows" in 2016.
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What social and political causes is Zack de la Rocha known for supporting?

Zack de la Rocha is known for supporting various social and political causes, including indigenous rights, immigrant rights, and anti-war activism.
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What inspired Zack de la Rocha's activism and music?

Zack de la Rocha's activism and music are inspired by his experiences growing up in a multicultural environment and witnessing social injustices firsthand.

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Childhood & Early Life

Zacar�as Manuel Zack de la Rocha was born to painter, muralist and graphic artist, Roberto ‘Beto’ de la Rocha and Olivia de la Rocha in Long Beach, California. His father played a crucial role in shaping his cultural outlook.

When he was barely one year old, his parents got divorced. He consequently began to live with his mother in Irvine, where she pursued her Ph.D.

He initially played the guitar for the rock band ‘Juvenile Expression’ and later became a part of the band named, ‘Hardstance’, which was renamed ‘Inside Out’. The band enjoyed a large national underground following.

In 1990, as a part of the band ‘Inside Out’, he gave the vocals and played the bass for their debut album titled, ‘No Spiritual Surrender’. This was the band’s first and last album, as they broke up after this.

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Career

In 1991, he began to perform hip hop and freestyle at local pubs. It was during this period that he was spotted by guitarist Tom Morello. Together, they formed the band, ‘Rage Against the Machine’. While Brad Wilk joined them as a drummer, Tim Commerford was recruited to play bass.

In 1992, he gave the vocals for the band, ‘Rage Against the Machine’s’ eponymous debut album. The album was recognised for its meaningful and emotionally charged outlook. Also, it became one of the few albums with a political tone to receive extensive airplay in radio and television.

In 1996, he delivered the vocals for the second album titled, ‘Evil Empire’. The album featured the songs, ‘People of the Sun’, ‘Bulls on Parade’ and ‘Vietnow’. Though the album recorded a major sell-out and was a super hit, it failed to gather much political action.

In 1998, the band came out with their first live compilation album, ‘Live & Rare’. The album included some live and rare tracks. However, it was released only in Japan.

Year 1999 witnessed the release of the band’s third studio album titled, ‘The Battle of Los Angeles’. The album earned a Grammy Award nomination in the category of ‘Best Rock Album’.

Creative differences between the mates propelled Rocha’s abandonment of the band in October 2000. He then embarked on a journey for a solo career. Meanwhile, the band released an album in December 2000, ‘Renegades’ in which he was given the credit as a vocalist as the album included his vocals.

Following the disbanding of ‘Rage Against the Machine’, he started working on a solo album that he had initiated long before. However, the album could not be completed and he started off with his next project with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, but it met with the same fate as its predecessor.

In 2000, he was seen in the British drum bass act group’s song, ‘Centre of the Storm’ from their album, ‘In The Mode’. The following year he also appeared in the song ‘Release’, which was by the hip-hop group, ‘Blackalicious’.

In 2003, in order to protest against the invasion of Iraq, he collaborated with DJ Shadow for the song, ‘March of Death’. The song was released for free online.

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In 2005, he began to perform on stage with Son Jarocho band, Son de Madera. Later that year he performed for a benefit concert with the band for the South Central Farmers.

In 2007, he reunited with the band, ‘Rage Against the Machine’ at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in mid-January. By April, the group gave a stage performance for a rally that was organised for fair food supply in Chicago.

In 2008, he formed the group, ‘One Day as a Lion’ with drummer Jon Theodore. They released their debut album in July same year. Joey Karam joined them on keyboards for their live shows only. The group has a definite style, which comprises of rock drumming, electro keyboards, and hip-hop vocals.

Major Works

‘The Battle of Los Angeles’, the third album of the band ‘Rage Against the Machine’, released in 1999, gained a worldwide appeal and was highly appreciated. It was ranked number 426 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time in 2003 and in 2005, the album was ranked number 369 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time..

Personal Life & Legacy

During his teenage years he became a vegetarian. He believes that animals should not go through the process of torture and slaughter.

Facts About Zack de la Rocha

Zack de la Rocha is not only known for his powerful vocals and politically charged lyrics, but he is also an accomplished visual artist who has collaborated on various art projects.

In addition to his music career, Zack de la Rocha is a passionate activist and has been involved in various social justice causes throughout his life.

Zack de la Rocha has a unique style of performing on stage, often incorporating intense energy and emotion into his live performances that captivate audiences.

Despite his intense and serious persona on stage, Zack de la Rocha has a great sense of humor and has been known to crack jokes and engage with fans during concerts.

Zack de la Rocha is multilingual and has been known to perform in multiple languages, showcasing his diverse cultural influences and global perspective.

Zack de la Rocha Biography

You wanted to know

What bands has Zack de la Rocha been a part of?

What is Zack de la Rocha's musical style known for?

Has Zack de la Rocha released any solo music?

What social and political causes is Zack de la Rocha known for supporting?

What inspired Zack de la Rocha's activism and music?