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Rage Against The Machine Star Abandons Tour for Mom
26 Jun
Summary
- Tom Morello canceled shows to care for his hospitalized mother.
- His mother, Mary Morello, is 102 years old and a former activist.
- Morello is returning to the U.S. from an international tour.
Tom Morello, guitarist for Rage Against the Machine, has canceled two upcoming European festival performances to return to the United States. He stated via Instagram that his 102-year-old mother, Mary Morello, has been hospitalized, and he needs to be home to assist with her care. Morello expressed his apologies to fans, acknowledging he had also recently missed shows in London and Paris due to his mother's health.
Despite these personal challenges, Morello shared an update from his mother, describing her as "incredibly resilient" and that she has "ordered" him back to performing. Mary Morello, a former teacher and activist, co-founded the anti-censorship group Parents for Rock and Rap in the late 1980s. Morello has not specified a timeline for his return to touring.
