Happy birthday! Tom Morello turns 61 today

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The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 61 on Friday, May. 30, 2025.
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Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist Tom Morello has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Morello, a cultural icon

Born Thomas Baptiste Morello in New York on May 30, 1964, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Morello's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Tom hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tom Morello as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Tom, you're the best!

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