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Thomas Morello's father, Ngethe Njoroge, served as Kenya's inaugural ambassador to the United Nations and was involved in the Mau Mau Uprising.
Answer: True
The source indicates that Ngethe Njoroge, Thomas Morello's father, participated in the Mau Mau Uprising and was Kenya's first ambassador to the United Nations.
Subsequent to his graduation from Harvard, Thomas Morello initially embarked on a political career, serving U.S. Senator Alan Cranston for a period.
Answer: False
The source indicates that Thomas Morello worked for U.S. Senator Alan Cranston from 1987 to 1988, but this experience led him to decide against a career in politics, not to pursue it for several years.
Thomas Morello's band 'Bored of Education' achieved victory in the Ivy League Battle of the Bands in 1986, with Carolyn Bertozzi on keyboards.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Thomas Morello's band 'Bored of Education' won the Ivy League Battle of the Bands in 1986, and Carolyn Bertozzi played keyboards for the band.
Thomas Morello's mother, Mary Morello, is of Italian and Irish ancestry, and his father, Ngethe Njoroge, is of Kenyan Kikuyu ethnicity.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Thomas Morello's mother, Mary Morello, is of Italian and Irish descent, and his father, Ngethe Njoroge, is Kenyan Kikuyu.
Thomas Morello's parents met in New York City during a pro-democracy protest in 1963.
Answer: False
The source states that Thomas Morello's parents met in Nairobi, Kenya, during a pro-democracy protest in August 1963, not New York City.
Thomas Morello graduated from Harvard University in 1986, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.
Answer: False
The source states that Thomas Morello graduated from Harvard University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in social studies, not political science.
Subsequent to his graduation from Harvard, Thomas Morello was employed as a bartender in Hollywood to sustain himself.
Answer: False
The source states that after graduating from Harvard and moving to Hollywood, Thomas Morello worked as an exotic dancer to support himself, not a bartender.
State Thomas Morello's complete birth name.
Answer: Thomas Baptist Morello
The source explicitly states Thomas Morello's full birth name as Thomas Baptist Morello.
Identify the primary location of Thomas Morello's upbringing.
Answer: Libertyville, Illinois
The source states that Thomas Morello was raised in Libertyville, Illinois.
Identify which of Thomas Morello's paternal relatives served as the first elected president of Kenya.
Answer: Jomo Kenyatta
The source identifies Jomo Kenyatta, Thomas Morello's paternal great-uncle, as the first elected president of Kenya.
Describe the event concerning Thomas Morello's father that transpired shortly after his birth.
Answer: His father denied paternity and returned to Kenya.
The source states that Thomas Morello's father, Ngethe Njoroge, denied paternity and returned to Kenya when Morello was 16 months old.
Specify the academic degree Thomas Morello obtained from Harvard University.
Answer: Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies
The source states that Thomas Morello graduated from Harvard University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in social studies.
Identify the unconventional occupation Thomas Morello undertook to support himself after relocating to Los Angeles.
Answer: Exotic dancer
The source states that after graduating from Harvard and moving to Hollywood, Thomas Morello worked as an exotic dancer to support himself, not a bartender.
Thomas Morello's inaugural band, Nebula, predominantly performed original compositions featuring politically charged lyrics.
Answer: False
The source states that Nebula, Thomas Morello's first band, was a cover band performing songs by other groups, not primarily original politically charged material.
Adam Jones, who would later become the guitarist for Tool, performed bass in Thomas Morello's early band, Electric Sheep.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Adam Jones, later of Tool, played bass in Thomas Morello's early band, Electric Sheep.
Identify the name of Thomas Morello's band that included future Tool guitarist Adam Jones on bass.
Answer: Electric Sheep
The source states that Thomas Morello formed the band Electric Sheep, which featured future Tool guitarist Adam Jones on bass.
Identify the major record label that released Lock Up's debut album, 'Something Bitchin' This Way Comes'.
Answer: Geffen Records
The source states that Lock Up's debut album, 'Something Bitchin' This Way Comes', was released by Geffen Records.
Rage Against the Machine's initial disbandment in late 2000 was principally attributed to creative disagreements concerning their musical trajectory.
Answer: True
The source states that Rage Against the Machine disbanded in late 2000 due to disagreements over the band's direction and bassist Tim Commerford's stunt at the MTV Video Music Awards, which led to Zack de la Rocha quitting the band.
Rage Against the Machine released five studio albums during their initial operational period, including 'Renegades'.
Answer: False
The source lists four studio albums released by Rage Against the Machine during their initial run: 'Rage Against the Machine', 'Evil Empire', 'The Battle of Los Angeles', and 'Renegades'.
The planned 2020 Rage Against the Machine reunion tour was ultimately canceled in 2024, attributed to Zack de la Rocha's Achilles' tendon injury.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Rage Against the Machine's 2020 reunion tour was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, then again after Zack de la Rocha tore his Achilles' tendon, and ultimately canceled in 2024.
Which of the subsequent albums was NOT a studio album released by Rage Against the Machine during their initial operational period?
Answer: Out of Exile
The source lists 'Rage Against the Machine', 'Evil Empire', 'The Battle of Los Angeles', and 'Renegades' as studio albums by Rage Against the Machine during their initial run. 'Out of Exile' was an Audioslave album.
Describe the events that transpired during Rage Against the Machine's protest performance at the 2000 Democratic National Convention.
Answer: The police cut the power and dispersed the crowd with rubber bullets and pepper spray.
The source states that during Rage Against the Machine's protest performance at the 2000 Democratic National Convention, the police cut the power and dispersed the crowd using rubber bullets and pepper spray after audience members began throwing rocks.
State the date of Rage Against the Machine's initial reunion performance.
Answer: April 2007 at Coachella
The source states that Rage Against the Machine first reunited on April 29, 2007, at the Coachella Music Festival.
Audioslave's debut album, 'Audioslave', attained platinum certification, whereas 'Out of Exile' achieved triple-platinum status.
Answer: False
The source indicates that Audioslave's debut album achieved triple-platinum status, while 'Out of Exile' went platinum, which is the inverse of the statement.
The Nightwatchman serves as Thomas Morello's folk music alter ego, employed to explore both explicitly political and broader lyrical domains.
Answer: True
The source confirms that The Nightwatchman is Thomas Morello's political folk alter ego, used to extend his politics and explore diverse lyrical territories.
Street Sweeper Social Club was established by Thomas Morello and Chris Cornell subsequent to Audioslave's dissolution.
Answer: False
The source states that Street Sweeper Social Club was formed by Thomas Morello and Boots Riley, not Chris Cornell.
Thomas Morello contributed to all 11 tracks of Bruce Springsteen's 2014 album 'High Hopes' and shared lead vocals on 'The Ghost of Tom Joad'.
Answer: False
The source indicates that Thomas Morello appeared on eight of the 11 tracks on 'High Hopes', not all 11.
Prophets of Rage dissolved due to its members' decision to prioritize their original bands, specifically in anticipation of a Rage Against the Machine reunion.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Prophets of Rage disbanded following the announcement of the 2020 Rage Against the Machine reunion, as members returned to their original band.
Thomas Morello's inaugural solo album as The Nightwatchman, 'One Man Revolution', was released in 2003.
Answer: False
The source states that Thomas Morello's debut solo album as The Nightwatchman, 'One Man Revolution', was released on April 24, 2007, not 2003.
Audioslave reconvened for a singular performance in 2017, with discussions for a reunion tour underway prior to Chris Cornell's demise.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Audioslave reunited for one show in January 2017, and discussions for a reunion tour were ongoing before Chris Cornell's death eliminated the possibility.
Which of the subsequent bands was NOT a primary musical affiliation of Thomas Morello?
Answer: Soundgarden
The source identifies Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, and Prophets of Rage as primary musical affiliations of Thomas Morello. Soundgarden was Chris Cornell's band, not Morello's.
Identify the individual who proposed Chris Cornell as a vocalist for the residual members of Rage Against the Machine, thereby leading to the formation of Audioslave.
Answer: Rick Rubin
The source states that producer Rick Rubin suggested Chris Cornell as a vocalist for the remaining members of Rage Against the Machine, which led to Audioslave's formation.
Which of the following represents a notable achievement for Audioslave, as cited in the provided source material?
Answer: They were the first American rock band to play a free show in Cuba.
The source highlights that Audioslave was the first American rock band to play a free show in Cuba.
Identify the principal reason for Audioslave's dissolution in 2007.
Answer: Irresolvable personality conflicts cited by Chris Cornell.
The source states that Audioslave broke up due to Chris Cornell's departure, who cited 'irresolvable personality conflicts'.
Identify Thomas Morello's collaborator in the formation of Street Sweeper Social Club.
Answer: Boots Riley
The source states that Street Sweeper Social Club was formed by Thomas Morello and Boots Riley.
Detail Thomas Morello's specific contributions to Bruce Springsteen's 2014 album, 'High Hopes'.
Answer: He appeared on eight tracks and shared lead vocals on 'The Ghost of Tom Joad'.
The source states that Thomas Morello appeared on eight of the 11 tracks on 'High Hopes' and shared lead vocals with Springsteen on 'The Ghost of Tom Joad'.
Identify the artists from Public Enemy and Cypress Hill who joined Thomas Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk to establish Prophets of Rage.
Answer: Chuck D, DJ Lord, and B-Real
The source states that Chuck D and DJ Lord from Public Enemy, and B-Real from Cypress Hill, joined Thomas Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk to form Prophets of Rage.
State the title of Prophets of Rage's debut EP.
Answer: The Party's Over
The source states that Prophets of Rage released an EP titled 'The Party's Over' in 2016.
State the title of Thomas Morello's inaugural solo album under the moniker The Nightwatchman.
Answer: One Man Revolution
The source states that Thomas Morello's debut solo album as The Nightwatchman was titled 'One Man Revolution'.
Thomas Morello's solo album 'The Atlas Underground' exclusively featured collaborations with artists from the rock and metal genres.
Answer: False
The source lists a diverse array of collaborators on 'The Atlas Underground', including hip-hop artists (RZA, GZA, Killer Mike, Big Boi) and electronic artists (Bassnectar, Steve Aoki, Whethan), indicating it was not exclusively rock and metal artists.
Thomas Morello functioned as the musical director for Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' concert, scheduled for 2025.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Thomas Morello served as the musical director for Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' concert, scheduled for July 5, 2025.
Which of the subsequent artists was NOT enumerated as a collaborator on Thomas Morello's solo album 'The Atlas Underground'?
Answer: Trent Reznor
The source lists Marcus Mumford, RZA and GZA, and Killer Mike as collaborators on 'The Atlas Underground', but Trent Reznor is not mentioned.
Identify the video game in which Thomas Morello made an appearance as a 'guitar boss'.
Answer: Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
The source states that Thomas Morello appeared as a 'guitar boss' in 'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'.
Identify the musical groups with whom Thomas Morello collaborated on singles in 2023.
Answer: Måneskin and Babymetal
The source states that in 2023, Thomas Morello was featured on singles by Måneskin and Babymetal.
Thomas Morello identifies as a nonsectarian socialist and posits that socialism is imperative for addressing global crises.
Answer: True
The source explicitly states that Thomas Morello identifies as a nonsectarian socialist and views socialism as a 'necessity' to address global issues such as pandemics, environmental crises, racism, and anti-immigrant sentiment.
During Lollapalooza 1993, Rage Against the Machine delivered a complete performance while simultaneously protesting the 'Parental Advisory' sticker.
Answer: False
The source indicates that at Lollapalooza 1993, Rage Against the Machine protested the 'Parental Advisory' sticker by appearing naked and allowing their instruments to create feedback for 14 minutes, rather than performing a full set.
Axis of Justice was co-founded by Thomas Morello and Zack de la Rocha with the objective of advocating for social justice.
Answer: False
The source states that Axis of Justice was co-founded by Thomas Morello and Serj Tankian of System of a Down, not Zack de la Rocha.
Thomas Morello was awarded the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award in 2006 in recognition of his advocacy for worker's rights.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Thomas Morello received the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award in 2006 for his support of worker's rights and his work with Axis of Justice.
In 2006, Thomas Morello was apprehended in Los Angeles during a demonstration advocating for immigrant hotel workers' rights.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Thomas Morello was arrested in Los Angeles on September 28, 2006, during a protest supporting immigrant hotel workers' rights.
In 2009, Thomas Morello initiated legal action against the U.S. federal government to compel the declassification of documents pertaining to the use of music in interrogations at Guantanamo Bay.
Answer: True
The source confirms that in October 2009, Thomas Morello, along with other musicians, sued the U.S. federal government for the declassification of documents related to the use of music in interrogations at Guantanamo Bay.
Thomas Morello organized an acoustic concert in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2011, as a protest against environmental policies.
Answer: False
The source states that Thomas Morello organized an acoustic concert in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2011 to support protests over collective bargaining rights, not environmental policies.
The recommended reading list of Axis of Justice features authors such as Karl Marx and George Orwell.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Axis of Justice's recommended book list includes authors such as Karl Marx and George Orwell.
During his high school years, Thomas Morello identified as a nonsectarian socialist and actively campaigned for a fictitious anarchist candidate.
Answer: True
The source confirms that during high school, Thomas Morello identified as a nonsectarian socialist and campaigned for a fictitious anarchist candidate named Hubie Maxwell.
Articulate the objective of 'The Tell Us the Truth Tour' in which The Nightwatchman participated.
Answer: To inform music fans and expose failures of major media outlets.
The source states that 'The Tell Us the Truth Tour' aimed to inform music fans and expose the failures of major media outlets in the United States, advocating for activism to change national policies.
Which of the subsequent historical figures did Thomas Morello identify as a 'very important' influence during his formative years?
Answer: Che Guevara
The source cites Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara, among others, as a 'very important' influence on Thomas Morello's political views during his childhood.
Identify Thomas Morello's co-founder for Axis of Justice.
Answer: Serj Tankian
The source states that Axis of Justice was co-founded by Thomas Morello and Serj Tankian of System of a Down.
Identify the central theme of the benefit concert performed by Thomas Morello in Seattle in 2014.
Answer: Raising the minimum wage to $15/hour
The source states that Thomas Morello played a benefit concert in Seattle in 2014 for 15 Now, an organization advocating for a $15/hour minimum wage.
Thomas Morello is recognized for his distinctive guitar techniques, which include employing a wrench or pencil to scrape strings and tapping pickups with an unplugged cable connector.
Answer: True
The source details Thomas Morello's unique guitar techniques, including using tools like a wrench or pencil to scrape strings and tapping pickups with an unplugged cable connector.
Thomas Morello's most renowned guitar, a Stratocaster-style custom shop build, features the slogan 'Sendero Luminoso' painted on its body.
Answer: False
The source indicates that Thomas Morello's most famous Stratocaster-style guitar has 'Arm the Homeless' painted on it, while 'Sendero Luminoso' is found on his 1982 Fender Telecaster.
Thomas Morello has consistently employed the same 50-watt Marshall JCM800 2205 amplifier head since the late 1980s.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Thomas Morello has consistently used the same 50-watt Marshall JCM800 2205 amplifier head and settings since the late 1980s.
Thomas Morello was positioned at number 18 on Rolling Stone magazine's definitive list of the greatest guitarists of all time.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Thomas Morello was ranked number 18 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of greatest guitarists of all time.
Thomas Morello was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 as a solo artist.
Answer: False
The source states that Thomas Morello was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 as a member of Rage Against the Machine, not as a solo artist.
Thomas Morello's black Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar is inscribed with the slogan 'Arm the Homeless'.
Answer: False
The source indicates that Thomas Morello's black Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar features the slogan 'Black Spartacus', while 'Arm the Homeless' is on his Stratocaster-style custom shop build.
Thomas Morello has attributed the DigiTech Whammy pedal with facilitating novel sonic possibilities in his guitar playing.
Answer: True
The source states that Thomas Morello has credited the DigiTech Whammy effects pedal with opening 'very new sonic possibilities' to him.
State the phrase inscribed on Thomas Morello's most renowned Stratocaster-style custom shop guitar.
Answer: Arm the Homeless
The source states that Thomas Morello's most famous Stratocaster-style custom shop guitar bears the painted text 'Arm the Homeless'.
Identify the slogan inscribed on Thomas Morello's 1982 Fender Telecaster, utilized for dropped D tuning.
Answer: Sendero Luminoso
The source states that Thomas Morello's 1982 Fender Telecaster, used for dropped D tuning, has the text 'Sendero Luminoso' on its custom black finish.
State the year of Thomas Morello's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Answer: 2023
The source states that Thomas Morello was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 as a member of Rage Against the Machine.
Identify the slogan inscribed on Thomas Morello's black Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar.
Answer: Black Spartacus
The source states that Thomas Morello's black Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar features the slogan 'Black Spartacus'.
Thomas Morello authored a 12-issue comic book series for Marvel Comics titled 'Orchid'.
Answer: False
The source states that Thomas Morello wrote the 12-issue comic book series 'Orchid' for Dark Horse Comics, not Marvel Comics.
Thomas Morello's elder son is named Roman, in homage to former Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel.
Answer: False
The source indicates that Thomas Morello's oldest son is named Rhoads, while his second son, Roman, was named after former Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel.
Thomas Morello was cast in the role of a terrorist in the 2008 film 'Iron Man'.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Thomas Morello was cast as a terrorist in the 2008 film 'Iron Man'.
State the name of Thomas Morello's elder son.
Answer: Rhoads
The source states that Thomas Morello's oldest son is named Rhoads.
Identify the Major League Baseball team supported by Thomas Morello.
Answer: Chicago Cubs
The source states that Thomas Morello is a longtime fan of the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.
Describe the new writing initiative commenced by Thomas Morello in 2021.
Answer: A regular newsletter in 'The New York Times'.
The source states that in 2021, Thomas Morello began publishing a regular newsletter in 'The New York Times'.