Is it possible to separate the artist from the art?
Guitarist Tom Morello (Prophets Of Rage, Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave) spoke with Hard Drive Radio and raised the question: is it possible to separate the artist from the art?
In the interview, Morello says he's a big fan of Mötley Crüe and AC/DC but disagrees with their misogynistic and devil-worshipping lyrics, and exemplifies the situation by citing two of his friends.
“I’m a fan of Ted Nugent’s [who holds homophobic and racist views] and Kid Rock’s [an avowed Republican] music, and I like them both as people; I consider them friends. There are people I may not agree with, but they are good, decent people, and I’m proud to be their friends. There’s no litmus test – and there certainly wasn’t with Rage Against The Machine, nor is there with Prophets Of Rage. You don’t have to agree with the message to enjoy it. There’s a place for you in the audience.”
He concludes by saying that liking these bands doesn't make him hate women or worship the devil.
Check out the full interview (in English) below:
