Nirvana’s Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear reunited at the FireAid benefit concert, where they were joined by St. Vincent, Kim Gordon, Joan Jett, and Violet Grohl for a number of Nirvana songs. Watch clips of the performances below.
The reunion was a highlight of the evening, and came as a surprise amidst the two-venue benefit show’s already-stacked lineup. St. Vincent started things off, playing a rendition of “Breed” with Novoselic on bass and Grohl on drums — marking the latter’s first public musical performance since his extramarital scandal last year.
Gordon was next to fill in for the late Kurt Cobain, taking center stage to perform “School.” After her, Novoselic introduced Jett, who led a rocking version of “Territorial Pissings.”
Then, with Novoselic on accordion and Gordon on bass, Grohl’s daughter, Violet, took the stage for the final song, “All Apologies.” Last month, it was announced that she was working on her debut album, after touring with Foo Fighters for several years. Earlier this month, her dad was seen making chili for families displaced by the wildfires.
FireAid was organized to raise for relief efforts in Los Angeles after the city was hit with devastating wildfires earlier this month. In addition to Nirvana’s moment, there were performances by Billie Eilish, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell, Anderson .Paak and Dr. Dre, Olivia Rodrigo, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Nicks, P!NK, Sting, Stephen Stills, John Mayer, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Lil Baby, Gracie Abrams, Tate McRae, Katy Perry, Rod Stewart, and more.
Nirvana Reunion feat St Vincent “Breed” #fireaid pic.twitter.com/iIWsHrzIPx
— Steve Derico (@stevederico) January 31, 2025
Nirvana Reunion: All Apologies #fireaid pic.twitter.com/jj1XKh24J8
— Steve Derico (@stevederico) January 31, 2025