Adam Carolla Mocks Springsteen Tour News
Podcaster and comedian Mr. Adam Carolla has weighed in on fresh touring news involving Mr. Bruce Springsteen, posting a jab that suggested modern rock shows are becoming more about speeches than music. Carolla’s remark surfaced in response to a report that Springsteen’s upcoming U.S. arena run will feature a high-profile guest across every date.
Reacting to a shared headline, Carolla wrote, “These have become less of a concert and more of a lecture series,” after X displayed a post quoting Rolling Stone’s claim that Rage Against the Machine guitarist Mr. Tom Morello will join Springsteen and the E Street Band at every stop of their “Land of Hope and Dreams” U.S. arena tour.
Carolla’s comment did not mention Springsteen or Morello by name, but the timing and the quoted post made clear he was responding to the guest-guitarist announcement. The one-line critique echoes a wider online argument about politics and live music, especially when artists address current events on stage or choose guests known for outspoken views.
For Springsteen, the Morello partnership is not new: Morello has previously played with the E Street Band, including during special appearances and guest spots, and he has long cited Springsteen as an influence. The new reporting suggests the collaboration will be built into each show on the upcoming U.S. arena schedule.
Neither Springsteen nor Morello has publicly responded to Carolla’s post, which has continued to circulate among fans debating what they want from big-ticket arena concerts. The next indicator of how the tour will be structured is expected to come as the band shares more detailed information on setlists, guests and on-stage moments closer to the opening night.
These have become less of a concert and more of a lecture series https://t.co/DwS1VZ8zf4
— Adam Carolla (@adamcarolla) February 25, 2026
