Veteran guitarist Tom Morello has announced the postponement of his upcoming spring solo concerts to facilitate his involvement in Bruce Springsteen's 2026 U.S. tour. Morello is slated to perform select songs at every stop on the tour.
In an official statement regarding the change, Morello expressed his regret to fans. "I have a deep love and respect for all my friends, fans and comrades, and I'm sorry that I must reschedule some of my May solo shows," he stated. He further assured supporters, "I promise that we will find a way to be together for these shows, in these towns, very soon."
Springsteen's Land of Hopes and Dreams tour is set to commence in March in Minneapolis. This follows a recent collaboration between the two artists at Morello's Defend Minnesota! benefit concert, which raised funds for families affected by federal immigration enforcement. During this event, they performed Springsteen's new protest song, Streets of Minneapolis.
Morello's history with Springsteen dates back to 2008, with guest appearances in Anaheim. He later joined Springsteen for the 2009 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and temporarily filled in for E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt in 2013. Their studio collaborations include two tracks on Springsteen's 2012 album Wrecking Ball and eight songs on 2014's High Hopes, after which Morello participated in the subsequent E Street Band tour. He also made a guest appearance during the 2016 River Tour at MetLife Stadium.
Explaining his decision, Morello cited the significance of their shared platform. "After Bruce joined me last month in Minneapolis for our Defend Minnesota! charity concert, I was reminded how important our platform is," Morello commented, "and how crucial the resistance work is that our music can do together at this dangerous historical juncture."
The Land of Hopes and Dreams American tour, featuring 20 confirmed dates, was announced earlier this month and concludes in late May in Washington, D.C., with multiple engagements planned for venues such as the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, and Madison Square Garden in New York City. Morello affirmed the tour's broader mission, adding, "Together, Bruce, the E Street Band, and I are going to turn a spotlight on the current threats to democracy and human rights happening all around us on the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour in the spirit of freedom, justice and rock 'n' roll."
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