Original: Timothy "Tim" James McIlrath (born November 3, 1979) is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder for the American punk rock band Rise Against.
Simplified: Tim McIlrath (born November 3, 1979) is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, co-composer, main-lyricist and along with bassist Joe Principe the founder for the American punk rock band Rise Against.