Timothy James McIlrath (born November 3, 1978) is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the American punk rock band Rise Against. He is vegan and straight edge.
instruments played
bass
Guitar
Vocals
Also Known As
James Kaspar (pseudonym in The Killing Tree)
Associated Acts
Rise Against Baxter Arma Angelus The Killing Tree The Honor System Yellow Road Priest
Birth Name
Timothy James McIlrath
Genres
Melodic hardcore punk rock hardcore punk post-hardcore metalcore
Labels
Fat Wreck Chords Geffen DGC Interscope Virgin
Occupations
Musician singer-songwriter lyricist composer vocalist guitarist bassist
Origin
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Years Active
1995 present
Name
Tim McIlrath
Nationality
United States of America