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Springsteen plays protest show in Minneapolis
Bruce Springsteen joined Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello and others for a one-of-a-kind protest concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard was onsite and spoke with those who attended.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Music and activism collided at First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on Friday as Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen led a powerful protest concert.
Defend Minnesota concert draws a crowd
What we know:
Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine organized the Defend Minnesota! concert, which combined music with a message of protest and support for local families. The event quickly sold out, but hopeful attendees lined up for last-minute tickets.
The concert aimed to raise funds for the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, while also energizing the community for ongoing activism.
"You have stood up for your neighbors and for yourselves, for democracy and for justice," Morello told the audience. "Ain't nobody coming to save us, except us. And brothers and sisters, you are showing the way."
A powerful lineup and a special guest
What they're saying:
"There's no band that speaks out against fascism like Rage. They've done it forever. They've never wavered," said a concertgoer known as Frog du Nord.
The concert featured performances by Ike Reilly, Rise Against, Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen, who gave a live debut of his protest song "The Streets of Minneapolis."
The crowd's enthusiasm grew with each act, culminating in a message of solidarity and empowerment.