Zack de la Rocha quotes

Zack de la Rocha is an American musician, poet, and activist, best known as the lead vocalist of Rage Against the Machine. His passionate lyrics and energetic performances have made a major impact on the worlds of rock and political music. He is recognized for using his platform to advocate for social justice and political change. Here are 13 of his quotes:

Your anger is a gift. (Zack de la Rocha)
One of the great things about young people is that they do question, that they do care deeply about justice, and they they have open minds. View quote
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Is all the world jails and churches? View quote
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If ignorance is bliss, then knock the smile off my face. View quote
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I'm in this band to give volume to various struggles throughout the world. To me, the tension in this band is a minimal sacrifice. View quote
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Fools follow rules when the set commands you. View quote
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Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses. View quote
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Something must be done, about vengeance, a badge and a gun. So rip the mic rip the state rip the system, I was born to rage against them. View quote
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Shackle your mind when you bend on the cross, When ignorance reigns life is lost. View quote
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They made you think that, what you need is what they sellin', Made you think that buying is rebelling. View quote
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Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona legislature have created an environment in Arizona where performing is no longer a neutral act. They have created an environment where they can convert the normal commercial interaction between artists and their fans into the means to apply this racist law. (Zack de la Rocha)
I think every revolutionary act is an act of love. Every song that I've written, it is because of my desire to use music as a way to empower and re-humanize people who are living in a dehumanizing setting. The song is in order to better the human condition. View quote
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There are many Sheriff Arpaios. People who have taken to local city, county, and state governments across the county the idea that immigrants are the problem. That immigrants are to blame. View quote
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Zack de la Rocha

Zack de la Rocha - Image
Photo: thetripwirenyc, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Musician
Born: January 12, 1970
Quotes count: 13
Wikipedia: Zack de la Rocha

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