Bruce Springsteen Announces Tom Morello as Special Guest on Upcoming Tour

Rage Against the Machine guitarist to join Springsteen and the E Street Band for selected songs on the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Bruce Springsteen has announced that Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello will be joining Springsteen and the E Street Band as a special guest on their upcoming Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour. Morello, a Grammy-winning, Harvard-educated, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted artist, songwriter and activist, will be performing 'selected songs for every date' of the tour, according to Springsteen's social media post.

Why it matters

Springsteen and Morello have a long history of collaboration, with Morello previously touring with the E Street Band and appearing on two Springsteen albums. Their joint appearances are seen as powerful statements combining Springsteen's iconic protest songs with Morello's activist spirit and guitar work.

The details

The announcement comes just weeks after Springsteen was a surprise guest at Morello's charity concert in Minneapolis, where the two performed Springsteen's new protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' and the classic 'The Ghost of Tom Joad' together. Morello said the experience reminded him 'how important our platform is, and how crucial the resistance work is that our music can do together at this dangerous historical juncture.'

  • The Land of Hope and Dreams tour kicks off on March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis.
  • The tour wraps up on May 27, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American singer-songwriter and rock musician, known for his socially conscious lyrics and long-running association with the E Street Band.

Tom Morello

A Grammy-winning guitarist, songwriter and political activist, best known as a member of the band Rage Against the Machine.

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What they’re saying

“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 & Dreams American Tour in the spirit of freedom, justice and rock n roll.”

— Tom Morello, Guitarist, Rage Against the Machine (wcsy.com)

“After Bruce joined me last month in Minneapolis for our Defend Minnesota charity concert, I was reminded how important our platform is, and how crucial the resistance work is that our music can do together at this dangerous historical juncture.”

— Tom Morello, Guitarist, Rage Against the Machine (wcsy.com)

What’s next

Fans can find a complete list of tour dates and ticket information on BruceSpringsteen.net.

The takeaway

Springsteen and Morello's collaboration on this tour represents a powerful combination of two iconic artists using their music and platform to shine a light on important social and political issues facing the country.