Rage Against the Machine Leads Protest After Concert Shut Down
So what if Jon Voight was the only certifiable celebrity to show his face at the Republican National Convention in Minnesota this week. He may be the only one to have accredited access inside the event, but not too far outside yesterday afternoon were one of modern rock’s most political bands and their legion of supporters.
Zach de la Rocha and Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine (in addition to Anti-Flag) were slated to perform a free show at the Minnesota State Capital in protest of the Republican principles (Morello cites “I think it’s important to call out the economic crimes at home and the war crimes abroad, while they’re here”)- but the cops shut down the show, even though their permits allowed them to perform until 7pm. The duo then lead an acapella version of “Bulls on Parade” (complete with the bow wow wow chikka” via loudspeaker), only to then march towards the convention in front of a crowd between 2,000 and 3,000 - getting as far as the first barrier. When several hundred refused to clear the way for police, tear gas was released, prompting moderate scuffles between the pedestrians and police.
POSTED BY: DJ Sidekick
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