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Published: Friday, 31 Jan, 2025

Nirvana Reunion, Green Day, Billie Eilish & More at FireAid Benefit Concert for LA Wildfire Victims

Nirvana Reunion Billie Eilish and More at FireAid Benefit Concert

Nirvana Reunion and Green Day Ignite FireAid Benefit Concert

A remarkable evening of music and heartfelt storytelling took place at the FireAid Benefit Concert, held at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome, to aid victims of the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. This event combined powerful performances with touching personal stories from survivors, first responders, and celebrities who had experienced the tragedy firsthand.

 

A Surprise Nirvana Reunion That Left Fans in Awe

One of the standout moments of the night was the partial Nirvana reunion, which saw St. Vincent, Kim Gordon, and Joan Jett stepping in for Kurt Cobain, delivering unforgettable renditions of "Breed," "School," and "Territorial Pissings." Dave Grohl’s daughter, Violet Grohl, also graced the stage with a moving performance of "All Apologies."

 

Green Day and Billie Eilish Deliver an Emotional Performance

Billie Eilish joined them for a deeply emotional performance, and after the set, Green Day's frontman Billie Joe Armstrong embraced actor Billy Crystal, who shared his personal loss of a 46-year-old home in Pacific Palisades. Crystal lightened the mood by revealing that U2 had donated USD 1 million to FireAid.

Legendary Performances Celebrate Southern California’s Musical Spirit

The Red Hot Chili Peppers brought high-energy performances to the stage, with Flea doing a handstand before playing "Dani California," "Californication," and "Under the Bridge." Dr. Dre surprised the crowd with an appearance, performing "Still D.R.E." with Anderson Paak and Sheila E., followed by "California Love." Iconic musician Joni Mitchell moved the audience with a poignant rendition of "Both Sides Now."

A Star-Studded Evening at Intuit Dome

The second half of the show at the Intuit Dome was introduced by Samuel L. Jackson and an Altadena firefighter who had lost his home in the wildfires. Rod Stewart opened with "Maggie May," followed by Pink’s stripped-down performances of "What About Us" and "Babe I’m Gonna Leave You." Stevie Nicks enchanted the audience with "Edge of Seventeen" and "Landslide," sharing a personal story of how she narrowly avoided losing her home.

More Performances and Moving Tributes to the Fire Victims

The concert also featured performances by No Doubt, Katy Perry, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Lil Baby. The Williams family, who lost four homes in the fires, introduced the folk-rock band Dawes, whose members had also suffered losses. The band performed "For What It’s Worth" alongside Stephen Stills and Mike Campbell.

FireAid’s Impact and How Donations Helped Victims

The event was streamed live across various platforms, with donations accepted via FireAidLA.org.

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