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Tom Morello Recruits Heavy Metal And Rock Royalty For Expanded Power To The People Festival
Sep 16, 2026
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Tom Morello biography
Tom Morello is a rock guitarist and musician widely recognized for his work as the guitarist for Rage Against the Machine. Beyond his band work, he serves as the organizer behind the Power to the People festival, an activist music gathering that brings together prominent performers across rock, heavy metal, folk, and blues.
Morello expanded the lineup for the Power to the People festival to include a wide array of veteran talent and rock icons. The roster features Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, folk-rock icon Stephen Stills, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, Anthrax rhythm guitarist Scott Ian, soul-blues artist Nathaniel Rateliff, indie rock group State Radio, and rock duo The Last Internationale.
Morello's musical family ties also intersect with his festival programming. His son joined a new supergroup fronted by Jack Black under the moniker Jack Sabbath, alongside the son of Scott Ian. The group of young musicians is scheduled to perform live on stage at the Merriweather Post Pavilion during the festival set.
- Coverage of Tom Morello highlights his role as a curator and organizer of activist music events that bring together multiple generations of rock and metal talent.
- Media focus emphasizes his ongoing influence in rock music both through his established legacy and through collaborative festival initiatives.
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Jack Black announced a festival set with Jack Sabbath, a supergroup featuring the sons of Tom Morello and Scott Ian.
Jack Black Forming 'Jack Sabbath' Supergroup with Sons of Tom Morello and Scott IanSep 16, 2026
Tom Morello expanded the roster for his activist Power to the People festival with additions including Geezer Butler, Stephen Stills, and Mike McCready.
Tom Morello Recruits Heavy Metal And Rock Royalty For Expanded Power To The People Festival
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Tom Morello: your questions
What band is Tom Morello known for?
Tom Morello is best known as the guitarist for Rage Against the Machine.
What is the Power to the People festival?
Power to the People is an activist music festival organized by Tom Morello featuring rock, metal, folk, and blues performers.
Is Tom Morello's son involved in music?
Yes, Tom Morello's son is part of a heavy metal supergroup called Jack Sabbath, fronted by Jack Black and featuring the son of Scott Ian.