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A surprise performance at the FireAid, aimed to raise funds for LA’s fire relief, has taken the surprise appearance of Nirvana members, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic. The charity concert featuring star studded appearances streamed live across the globe provided the world with a night that they will not easily forget within its six-and-half hours of continuous music, though the biggest talk about it will be over its unscheduled Nirvana performance.
As a finale to the rock segment, Grohl and Novoselic were joined by a stellar cast of guest vocalists that include St. Vincent, Joan Jett, Kim Gordon, and Violet Grohl, Dave Grohl’s daughter, to bring some of Nirvana’s most well known hits back to life. In Breed, School, and Territorial Pissings, lead vocals were taken up by Grohl, Novoselic, and Kim Gordon in due course, giving different energy to the song.
The final track of the set, All Apologies, was a showstopper that brought extra emotion and surprise. Violet Grohl, Dave’s 18-year-old daughter, took over on vocals in a heartwarming twist that left the crowd in a daze, surprised by Violet’s sudden appearance as the crowd thundered applause at her performance.
The moment was made all the more memorable when Novoselic cheekily introduced the song with a playful Beatles reference, saying, “Welcome to Slaggers…” Not long after that, the band welcomed St. Vincent on bass, with Novoselic taking up the accordion. This surprise reunion thrilled the live audience, but also millions of viewers watching from home.
If you would like to see the magic of that performance for yourself, you can catch Nirvana’s surprise appearance at around 3 hours and 43 minutes into the video below.
The FireAid concert wasn’t the first time the surviving members of Nirvana have come together since Kurt Cobain’s tragic death in 1994. Back in 2012, Grohl, Novoselic, and Pat Smear recorded Cut Me Some Slack with none other than Paul McCartney. And their 2014 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame gave us another glimpse of this new-look Nirvana when they performed alongside St. Vincent, Kim Gordon, Joan Jett, and even Lorde.
But after a standing ovation and waves of post-performance applause, it’s safe to say that this latest reunion has done more than just entertain. It’s sparked a renewed sense of excitement among Nirvana fans, who now find themselves hoping that the band might create something new together. Could this be the start of a new chapter in Nirvana’s legacy? Only time will tell. For now, though, the show left fans with memories to cherish—and plenty to talk about.
