Nirvana Reunites for Surprise Set at FireAid Benefit Concert
The surviving members performed four Nirvana classics with guest vocalists, including Dave Grohl's daughter Violet, to support wildfire relief in California.
Overview
- The unannounced Nirvana reunion featured Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear performing with guest singers St. Vincent, Kim Gordon, Joan Jett, and Violet Grohl.
- The setlist included 'Breed,' 'School,' 'Territorial Pissings,' and 'All Apologies,' with Violet Grohl closing the set alongside her father in an emotional performance.
- The FireAid benefit concert raised funds for Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts, with proceeds managed by the Annenberg Foundation for short-term and long-term relief initiatives.
- This marked Nirvana's first reunion since 2020 and Dave Grohl's first public performance following a personal controversy involving the birth of a child outside his marriage.
- The FireAid event also featured performances by major artists like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, across two venues in Los Angeles.