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AP 286 Bonus: Rise Against's Tim McIlrath on following--or transcending--“the punk-rock rulebook”
When AP’s Jason Pettigrew and Tim McIlrath had lunch at the Chicago Diner, they enthused over the assorted vegan selections. After the table was cleared, the conversation turned toward everything from trivia (when From First To Last left the Warped Tour in 2004, McIlrath hired their guitar tech, Geoff Bilson, who’s been with the band […]
AP 286 Bonus Excerpt: Tim McIlrath on racism, hate crimes and cultural desensitization
While AP showers the family dog, Ruby Soho, with attention, Rise Against frontman McIlrath produces two root beers and a bowl of pistachios from his kitchen for our living-room chat. He's a gracious host, a well-spoken interview subject and—just as important—an attentive listener. There's no denying McIlrath's passion toward the injustices he sees on the […]
