September 30th 2024.
After more than ten years, legendary musician Moby has made a comeback to touring. And what prompted this decision? It turns out, it was one very good reason.
Moby, now 59 years old, rose to fame in the early 90s with hits like "Porcelain" and "Natural Blues", becoming a prominent figure in the world of dance music. Despite being a six-time Grammy winner and having eight top-10 tracks on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, Moby has become more recognized in recent years for his strong advocacy for animal rights.
As a vegan for 37 years, Moby has been vocal about his disdain for animal cruelty, going as far as denouncing those who wear fur as "disgusting, unnecessary and tacky". He even has tattoos that boldly display his beliefs. But what made him agree to a tour after all these years?
In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, Moby shared that his manager had a realization that led him to finally say yes to a tour. And it all had to do with his strong values and principles. "For years, my manager has been trying to get me to tour, throwing out ideas of having a payday or the glamour of being on stage," Moby revealed. "But he realized the only thing I couldn't say no to was giving all the money away to animal rights organizations. The irony is, the only way to get me on tour is to make sure I don't make a penny from it."
Timing also played a role in Moby's decision. The tour, which he announced in March, coincides with the 25th anniversary of his fifth studio album, "Play". "It's been over 10 years since I've toured, but someone reminded me that 2024 is the 25th anniversary of the release of 'Play', so it seemed like it might not be the worst idea to do a short European tour to commemorate and celebrate," he shared in a statement. And what makes it even more special for Moby is that he will not be receiving any payment from the tour. 100% of the profits will go to animal rights organizations in Europe.
Moby's passion for animal rights is evident not just in his actions but also in his tattoos. In 2019, he debuted two arm tattoos that simply read "Animal Rights", each word inked on one arm. He also has tattoos on his neck and opposite side of his neck that read "Vegan for life" and "Protect the innocent, defend the vulnerable", respectively. And for those wondering about the small "V" tattoo above his eye, it stands for veganism and is a reminder of his commitment to being "straight edge" - abstaining from drugs and alcohol. In a 2019 Instagram post, Moby explained, "Straight edge because I simply can't be a good activist if I'm lying in bed sick and hungover until 5 pm every day. And of course, vegan because I care about animals, human health, climate change, rainforest deforestation, workers' rights, water use, famine, and all of the other horrifying things that are the result of using animals for food."
Moby's passion for animal rights is truly inspiring, and we can't wait to see him back on stage, using his music to spread awareness and support a cause close to his heart. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, we'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with our entertainment team by emailing us, calling, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. Let's continue to spread love and support for the things that truly matter.
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