Violet Grohl sang Nirvana’s “All Apologies” during a surprise appearance by the band’s surviving members at FireAid on January 30, 2025. Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear performed at the wildfire-relief benefit at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California; contemporaneous coverage identified Violet as 18 at the time.
What happened at Nirvana’s FireAid appearance?
The appearance was part of FireAid, a benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfire relief. Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear took the stage together as Nirvana’s surviving members, joined by guest singers. The Associated Press covered the performance, while TheWrap reported the vocalists and song order.
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St. Vincent sang “Breed,” Kim Gordon sang “School,” Joan Jett sang “Territorial Pissings,” and Violet Grohl sang “All Apologies.” Gordon also returned for the set’s final song. The Associated Press’s account and TheWrap’s set report describe the event.
How old was Violet Grohl, and what did she sing?
Violet was reported as 18 during the January 2025 FireAid performance. She sang “All Apologies,” a different Nirvana song from the one she performed with the surviving members at an earlier event.
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Was this Violet’s first performance with Nirvana’s surviving members?
No. Dave Grohl said in a 2021 interview that Violet had performed “Heart-Shaped Box” with the surviving members at a 2020 Art of Elysium event. Speaking about that earlier performance, he described a sense of connection and said he was sharing a chapter of his life with her that she had not experienced. He also said Violet contributed backing vocals to Foo Fighters’ “Making a Fire.” Grohl’s interview with Rolling Stone discusses those earlier musical moments.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Does the performance mean Nirvana has reunited permanently?
No ongoing lineup, tour or permanent new singer was announced in connection with FireAid. The reporting describes a benefit-concert appearance, not a continuing reunion. Rolling Stone UK reported that the surviving members had last taken the stage together in 2018 before this performance and recounted earlier post-Kurt Cobain appearances. Its account also identifies Violet as 18 at FireAid. Rolling Stone UK’s coverage provides that chronology.
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