Neil Young, Joan Baez, and Maggie Rogers Deliver Electrifying Rally Performance in Los Angeles

The trio's politically charged set at the 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally underscores the intersection of music and activism, as Neil Young raises concerns about potential U.S. re-entry challenges.

• Neil Young headlined the 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally in Los Angeles, performing to a crowd of 36,000 alongside Joan Baez and Maggie Rogers.
• The trio collaborated on a powerful rendition of 'Rockin’ In The Free World,' incorporating chants like 'Power to the People' and 'Take America Back.'
• Baez and Rogers also performed individual sets, featuring iconic covers and original songs that emphasized the rally's political and cultural themes.
• Neil Young has adjusted his upcoming world tour itinerary, canceling a Ukraine show due to security concerns while expressing worries about potential U.S. travel restrictions tied to his criticism of Donald Trump.
• The rally highlighted the role of music in political activism, with artists and speakers rallying against oligarchy and corporate greed.

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