Happy Birthday today (Feb. 26) to bassist Tim Commerford (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave). He's 49.  Also celebrating is keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jonathan Cain of Journey (67).

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(L-R) Journey bassist Ross Valory, guitarist/keyboardist Jonathan Cain and guitarist Neal Schon. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
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Tim  Commerford and Rage Against the Machine formed out of Los Angeles, California in 1991. In addition to Commerford on bass, the rap/metal band consists of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, guitarist Tom Morello, and drummer Brad Wilk. The band's self-titled debut album was released in 1992 and it was a commercial success with several singles including "Killing in the Name". Other albums followed including <em>Evil Empire</em> in 1996 and <em>The Battle of Los Angeles</em> in 1999. The band has been on hiatus since 2012. Commerford reunited with Rage bandmates Tom Morello and Brad Wilk, and were joined by Chuck D and  B-Real  to form the band Prophets of Rage  in 2016. They performed live on the Make America Rage Again Tour.

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