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Tom Morello Performs 'Soldier in the Army of Love' on Kimmel
Confirmed
In Short: Tom Morello, the guitarist of Rage Against the Machine, performed 'Soldier in the Army of Love' on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday night.
Morello, wearing a cap and aviator glasses, was joined by his teenage son Roman and a full backing band for the powerful performance.
The song, lifted from Morello's new solo album 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want,' was described as a protest song dripping with fury and anger.
Roman Morello showcased his guitar skills during the performance, playing his electric guitar behind his back, an instrument adorned with a call to action for homeless rights.
The performance took place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House, where Kimmel’s Brooklyn shows are being taped.
Morello was originally scheduled to perform alongside Bruce Springsteen, but Springsteen dropped out due to a scheduling conflict.
In addition to 'Soldier in the Army of Love,' Morello's band The Nightwatchman has three additional titles on the all-genre national albums chart.
What this adds
Tom Morello's performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live included his son Roman, who played a solo with his guitar behind his back.
The performance was part of Kimmel's Brooklyn week, taped at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House.
Background
Tom Morello, the guitarist of Rage Against the Machine, performed a politically-charged song titled 'Soldier in the Army of Love' on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday night.
What's confirmed
- Morello, wearing a cap and aviator glasses, was joined by his teenage son Roman and a full backing band for the powerful performance.
- The song, lifted from Morello's new solo album 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want,' was described as a protest song dripping with fury and anger.
- Roman Morello showcased his guitar skills during the performance, playing his electric guitar behind his back, an instrument adorned with a call to action for homeless rights.
- The performance took place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House, where Kimmel’s Brooklyn shows are being taped.
- Morello was originally scheduled to perform alongside Bruce Springsteen, but Springsteen dropped out due to a scheduling conflict.
- In addition to 'Soldier in the Army of Love,' Morello's band The Nightwatchman has three additional titles on the all-genre national albums chart.
What's still developing
- Tom Morello isn’t done with raging against the machine.
- The Rock Hall-inducted guitarist was the musical guest on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday night (Sept.
- Morello was instead joined by his son Roman Morello, as well as several backup singers.
- “The Power to the People festival is about freedom, justice, equality and rock & roll,” Morello said in a statement.