Tom Morello Defends Musicians' Right to Be Political

Guitarist Tom Morello has responded to criticism that musicians should not be political, following his recent performance at Download Festival 2026 where he sent a message to a British far-right activist.

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Tom Morello responds to “hypocritical” argument that musicians shouldn’t be political

It comes after the guitarist recently used his set at Download Festival 2026 to send a message to the British far-right activist Tommy Robinson The post Tom Morello responds to “hypocritical” argument that musicians shouldn’t be political appeared first on NME.

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