Tom Morello throws fan's phone after warning on cell phone use onstage

June 16, 2019

Tom Morello wrapped up his tour last night at 101WKQZ’s Piqniq at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Tinley Park, Illinois.

At the end of the night, Morello brought some fans onstage to close out his set, asking those onstage not to put a cell phone in his face so they could enjoy the moment.

If you don’t abide by Morello’s rules, you’ll have to deal with the consequences.

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Morello gave an incredible performance to end his tour run, bringing Tim McIlrath of Rise Against out for a few amazing tracks, including “How Long” and “The Ghost Of Tom Joad.”

Can confirm.#PIQNIQ pic.twitter.com/JBYk03nvXf

— Mike Petro (@TweetsFromPetro) June 16, 2019

Morello finished the night by bringing fans onstage with him.

Can confirm, now EVERYONE is on stage! pic.twitter.com/xCAYDASCaJ

— Paul (@justaddwhisky_) June 16, 2019

According to 101WKQX as well as multiple show attendees, Morello asked fans not to put cell phones in his face, wanting them to enjoy the moment instead.

One fan didn’t seem to get the memo, attempting to take a selfie with Morello while he was playing.

Morello then grabs the fan’s phone, chucking it into the crowd without missing a beat.

Put a phone in my face onstage and I’ll throw it. #LiveInTheMoment Great fun today at @101WKQX show. #SweetHomeChicago https://t.co/V6DoQiMKas

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) June 16, 2019

Most fans fully supported Morello’s move, especially since he gave the attendees a fair warning in advance.

However, some did not approve of Morello tossing the fan’s phone offstage.

Ur fave k-pop bands will let u take all the onstage selfies you want. You get to decide! https://t.co/LQ7Ltawnrh

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) June 16, 2019

All day https://t.co/uSQ1ljESM4

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) June 16, 2019

You can check out more fan reactions below.

People pay good money for a concert,wait months to finally go see it and then spend the duration behind their phones. I know it’s up to the individual what they do but just enjoy the moment,make memories you will never forget.

— Jonathan wade (@rubble75) June 16, 2019

If that was a video I need to see it on the guys phone if it ever gets found ?

— paulie m (@paulmichaelmorg) June 16, 2019

Got no problem with this. Wish more artists banned cameras/cellphones from their shows. They’ve become a distraction and…you know what? You’re probably missing a good concert staring at it through a cellphone camera!

— Earl Burton (@EarlBurton75) June 16, 2019

tom morello said: YEET

— eli ???? (@elizsabbath) June 16, 2019

Great snatch and chuck, and continue playing.

— Mark in BK (@cl1mb1ng) June 16, 2019

Directions were given!! ??

— Glendon Rusch (@GlendonRusch) June 16, 2019

“im here to rock and fuckin roll, not for your selfies” *bye, Felicia! ?

— Charles Donovan ?? (@thelastdisciple) June 16, 2019

Kind of a dick move imo. A fan paid to see you and wanted a picture of you and is now out about $2000. It’s great that because of people like him you can afford to throw away $2000 phones, but I’d bet he can’t. You should’ve been greatful, but you choose to be an asshole instead.

— Noah Uabot (@timmybranmuffin) June 16, 2019