FireAid combines music's biggest acts and stories of loss for LA wildfire relief | News
Pop stars, first responders, rock stars and those who've lost everything in the devastating L.A.-area wildfires came together for FireAid on Thursday night, a benefit concert at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome that combined spectacular performances with moving storytelling from survivors and reminders of the destruction.
Pop stars, first responders, rock stars and those who've lost everything in the devastating L.A.-area wildfires came together for FireAid on Thursday night, a benefit concert at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome that combined spectacular performances with moving storytelling from survivors and reminders of the destruction.
In a night full of surprises, a reunion of Nirvana — fronted by St. Vincent, Kim Gordon and Joan Jett in the place of the late Kurt Cobain — tops the list. They launched into Breed, School and Territorial Pissings respectively, inspired and unexpected choices.
Drummer Dave Grohl's daughter Violet Grohl then emerged on stage for All Apologies.
Green Day kicked off the massive show by launching into Last Night on Earth at the Kia Forum and were soon joined by Billie Eilish for the first surprise of the night. The lyrics are surprisingly astute: "If I lose everything in the fire / I'm sending all my love to you."
Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day and Billie Eilish perform during the FireAid benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. (Daniel Cole/Reuters)After their set, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong hugged actor Billy Crystal, who was there to welcome to the crowd at the Kia Forum.
"Our goal is simple tonight, to spend more money than the Dodgers spent on free agents," he joked. He told the audience U2 offered the first big donation of the night — $1 million dollars US.
Home lostCrystal said he was wearing the clothes he had on when he evacuated. He lost his home in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood that he lived in for 46 years.
Is there any band more Southern California in spirit — and geography — than the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Bassist Flea did a handstand on stage wearing only a Speedo before they launched into one of their countless odes to the state: Dani California, Californication and Under the Bridge.
Gwen Stefani, left, and Adrian Young of No Doubt took the stage at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/The Associated Press)The first true-blue Los Angeles moment came from a surprise performance by Dr. Dre. The progenitor of West Coast hip-hop tackled Still D.R.E. with Anderson .Paak and Sheila E. before pivoting to Tupac and Dre's classic California Love.
It was followed by the figurehead of Laurel Canyon folk, a moving set of Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell.
Later in the night, the recently reunited, Orange Country ska punk legends No Doubt launched into I'm Just a Girl, Don't Speak and Spiderwebs, led by frontwoman Gwen Stefani.
Katy Perry roarsKaty Perry was joined by the Pasadena Chorale for Rise before launching into Roar and California Gurls. She paraded across the stage with the California state flag in hand.
Katy Perry brandishes a California flag while performing at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/The Associated Press)An hour and a half after Green Day, the show launched at the nearby Intuit Dome with presenter Samuel L. Jackson, an Altadena fire fighter who lost his home while fighting to save others, and Rod Stewart.
"Here's a new song. Not!" joked Stewart before launching into Maggie May.
Pink did a stripped-down version of What About Us, Melissa Etheridge's Me and Bobby McGee and Led Zeppelin's Babe I'm Gonna Leave You.
House sparedStevie Nicks did Edge of Seventeen, Stand Back and Landslide," and told the story of evacuating her Pacific Palisades home that miraculously did not burn down. Her home is mostly wood, built in 1938, and she theorized if it burnt down, it would've destroyed the whole street.
Earth, Wind & Fire did a medley of their biggest hits: That's the Way of the World, Shining Star and September. The Black Crowes backed up John Fogerty for Have You Ever Seen the Rain? Then the band was joined by Slash.
Between sets, survivors telling the stories of losing their homes were broadcast throughout the arena — both in person and in video packages. (Daniel Cole/Reuters)Gen Z favorite Gracie Abrams was backed by The National's Aaron Dessner — a moment where the screams of women in the audience overpowered the men. Lil Baby offered a rare hip-hop break in the night of mostly pop and rock, with his hits So Sorry and Emotionally Scarred.
Tate McRae performed her 2020 cut You Broke Me First and a cover of Crowded House's Don't Dream It's Over. Jelly Roll brought country music to the event, performing his hit I Am Not Okay and a cover of Bob Seger's Hollywood Nights with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
Music mixed with stories of fire's tollBehind the performers, images of firefighters and the devastation brought forth by the fires appeared on screen.
Between sets, survivors telling the stories of losing their homes were broadcast throughout the arena — both in person and in video packages.
Non-celebrities brought heart. The Williams family — four daughters and their mother — took the stage and discussed losing four homes in Altadena, California. They then introduced the folk rock band Dawes, who were also directly affected by the Eaton fire.
Olivia Rodrigo performs during the FireAid benefit concert. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Dawes' Taylor Goldsmith lost a portion of the Altadena house he shares with actor-singer Mandy Moore, and his home recording studio and instruments were destroyed. Goldsmith's brother and bandmate, Griffin Goldsmith, and his pregnant wife also lost their home in the fire.
They were joined by Stephen Stills and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Mike Campbell for Buffalo Springfield's For What It's Worth, one of Stills's groups. It made for a perfect transition for Graham Nash, who described his Crosby, Stills & Nash collaborator as his "partner of many years."
From left to right, Graham Nash, Joni Mitchell, and Stephen Stills attend the FireAid Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at the Kia Forum. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images)Spirits were high. "We're appreciative of this moment. I hope people remember this concert forever," said Scott Jones, 54, who brought his daughter to the concert at the Kia Forum. The Los Angeles-resident and his daughter wore black T-shirts with "First Responders" written across their chests.
"I hope some of the firefighters who are able to attend can come and decompress a little," Jones said. "They needed it. I'm supportive of what they have done for this city."
Donations the focusThroughout the show, viewers and attendees were encouraged to donate via FireAidLA.org.
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie will match all donations made during the live broadcast, doubling the proceeds. Crystal noted that because of their pledge, U2's million dollar donation was worth twice that amount.
All of the proceeds will go to those affected. A 501(c)(3) was set up, and contributions to FireAid will be distributed under the Annenberg Foundation, which with FireAid has assembled a small committee to advise.
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