Timothy Commerford (born February 26, 1968) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the bassist and backing vocalist for the rap rock band Rage Against the Machine and the supergroups Audioslave and Prophets of Rage. Since 2013 and 2015, respectively, he has also been the lead singer and bassist of the bands Future User and Wakrat.
He was ranked eighth on Paste magazine's list of "20 Underrated Bass Guitarists" in 2014.
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The full video of Rage Against the Machine’s Woodstock ’99 performance is now online, offering a raw look at one of the band’s most intense live sets.
The 2025 Tim Commerford StingRay gets new finishes and a full-scale design, plus refinements inspired by the Rage Against the Machine bassist.
In addition to refreshing John Myung’s Bongo 6 bass, Ernie Ball Music Man has announced new finishes for the Tim Commerford Artist Series StingRay.
Less than two months after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it seems that Rage Against The Machine has once again disbanded. Drummer Brad Wilk posted a message on Instagram thanking fans and “every person who has ever supported us.”
In a new interview with Spin, Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford revealed he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Although he’s just shared this personal news, he’s been battling the disease for some time.
