Tom Morello’s Power to the People Festival: Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Foo Fighters and More Rock for Democracy

Jack Sabbath Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Jack Black made joyful noise with a band that included Morello’s son, Roman Morello, on lead guitar. Catching Air Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Chris Barker brings his bass skills — and some leaps — to the Last Internationale’s live show. What Would He Say? Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Dave Matthews played a short but impassioned solo acoustic set that included a cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology).” F-CK I.C.E. Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone An attendee wore his politics on his denim vest, with messages reading “F-CK ICE” and “Make Nazis Afraid Again,” along with a large Palestinian flag. Thousand Points of Light Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone At the end of the night, all the artists gathered for a closing jam led by Bruce Springsteen, joining their voices on Neil Young’s timeless “Rockin’ in the Free World.” Power Trio Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone The Neighborhood Kids, whom Morello recently called “my new favorite band.” Meeting of the Minds Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Tom Morello, Cypress Hill, Scott Ian of Anthrax, and Jack Black jam out. Belting it Out Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Singer-rapper Grandson onstage. His shirt, which might be just a tad ironic, reads: “Eat tainted meat, breathe poison air, drink nasty water, help only yourself: Vote Republican.” Two Legends Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Joan Baez and Bruce Springsteen unite onstage Punk Energy Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone The Linda Lindas bring their raucuous girl power to the festival. Freedom Village Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Power to the People featured an activation where the crowd could engage with nonprofits like the ACLU, Farm Aid, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Oxfam. Grunge Supergroup Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Drummer Matt Cameron and guitarist Mike McCready spent many years together as bandmates in Pearl Jam. Cameron left that band last year, but the two rock lifers reunited for Sons of Soundgarden — a tribute to Cameron’s other band that also features vocals from the Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen. Metal God Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath shreds during his set. Fighting the Power Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Chuck D and Flavor Flav of Public Enemy Fists Up Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone The Neighborhood Kids were all smiles as they sported their button-filled vests. Crowd Work Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys connects with the Maryland audience. Superhero in the House Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Captain America with a fan ATLien at Work Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Killer Mike gets the crowd up during a blazing set Raucous Radio Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone State Radio onstage Three Aces Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Dave Grohl, Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Morello rocked out during the closing set. Insane in the Brain Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Cypress Hill delivered their SoCal rap classics for a rousing set. Need Never Get Old Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Nathaniel Rateliff sang his heart out during an afternoon set. Bringing the Energy Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone The Linda Lindas rage against racist, sexist boys. Manning the Decks (and Laptop) Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Artist and activist Shepard Fairey delivered a DJ set at the festival. He also designed the poster art for the event. Taking Command Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Delila Paz of the Last Internationale followed the Neighborhood Kids with a high-energy performance that set the stage for the rest of the festival. Loud Love Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Taylor Momsen and Sons of Soundgarden paid tribute to the late Chris Cornell with a set that included “Loud Love,” “Outshined,” and “Spoonman.” Good Night Image Credit: Mauricio Castro for Rolling Stone Morello leads the all-star finale, showing what peace, love, and political action can achieve.