Grammy Award-winning guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tom Morello is all set to make his historic debut in India. The singer will arrive in the country for a three-city tour.
Tom Morello will kick off his India tour with a performance at HUDA Gymkhana, Gurugram, on December 17. He will make his second stop at MMRDA G-Txt Grounds, Mumbai, on December 19. He will wrap up his tour on December 21 at Phoenix Marketcity, Whitefield, Bengaluru.
Tom Morello talked about his India tour and expressed his excitement. He said, “India has always been on my map - a country with a passionate audience that has followed my music and message for years. To finally bring these songs to life on stage in India is incredibly special. Music is about connection, revolution and soul and I cannot wait to share that energy with fans in India this December.”
Tom Morello's eagerly anticipated India debut marks a sea change for the country's rock landscape. The upcoming concert will be co-produced by Morello and BookMyShow Live, BookMyShow's live entertainment experiential division.
The tickets for Tom Morello's India Tour will go on sale on October 8 at 5 PM IST on BookMyShow.
Meanwhile, Naman Pugalia, CBO of BookMyShow Live Events, said India’s live music scene is evolving, with audiences actively shaping its future. Rock’s revival is evident, and Tom Morello’s tour marks a cultural milestone, reflecting the depth of Indian audiences and BookMyShow’s role in bringing world-renowned artists to stages across the country.
Tom Morello's contributions to Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, two bands that have sold over 30 million albums worldwide, have influenced the sound of contemporary rock.
Morello, who is ranked 18th on Rolling Stone's list of the Greatest Guitar Players of All Time, has inspired musicians and fans of all ages with his innovative guitar work, avant-garde soundscapes, and emotionally charged performances.
He is known for his strong partnerships, such as his six-year tenure with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and his co-founding of the supergroup Prophets of Rage, which solidifies his reputation as a genuine revolutionary musician.
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Rage Against the Machine anthems like Killing in the Name, Bulls on Parade, Testify, Take the Power Back, and Freedom will be played for fans in India, along with powerful songs from his solo project, The Nightwatchman, such as The Ghost of Tom Joad and World Wide Rebel Songs.
Tom Morello's activism is just as well-known as his music. He was recognised as the 2023 Music Will Humanitarian of the Year and has used his platform to inspire change by advocating for causes like workers' rights and educational reform.
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