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Prophets Of Rage Banned From Prison Concert At Last Minute
By losangeles.cbslocal.com
Published: 08/11/2016

NORCO (CBSLA.com) — A group of musicians known for provocative lyrics that take aim at police and politicians was kept out of a Norco prison Wednesday night, just before it was set to perform before 800 inmates.

“We were denied at the last minute because apparently they got some calls from right-wing nuts in Sacramento who said they were going to foment rebellion,” said musician Tom Morello. “What we meant to do is come here to play a great show.”

Morello is one of six musicians who make up the supergroup Prophets of Rage. All come from three well-known musical groups: Rage Against the Machine, Cypress Hill and Public Enemy. Those groups have released songs with lyrics highly critical of police and political figures.

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