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Testing Tom Morello's Music Knowledge

October 21, 2026 · 10 min

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Tom Morello joins Jack on Track Star for a conversation about his life in music, the artists who shaped his sound, and the power of music to inspire change.

Best known as the guitarist for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, Morello has spent decades pushing the boundaries of what a guitar can do. He and Jack dive into his musical influences, from classic rock and heavy metal to punk and hip-hop, and explore the stories and artists that have stayed with him throughout his career.


This Episode's Track List:

This Land Is Your Land - Woody Guthrie

White Riot - The Clash 

Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin

Detroit Rock City - KISS

Greystone Chapel - Johnny Cash 

The Ghost of Tom Joad - Bruce Springsteen 

Alright - Kendrick Lamar

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