An absolute spotlight of tonight’s FireAid — earlier than it was even over — was the comet-like reappearance of the remaining members of Nirvana onstage collectively enjoying the band’s songs once more. The lineup included drummer Dave Grohl, bassist Krist Novoselic, rhythm guitarist Pat Smear and a rotating entrance line that includes St. Vincent, Kim Gordon and Joan Jett, every stepping in for the late Kurt Cobain. But it surely was the ultimate frontwoman who introduced the home down.
Because the band readied its final tune, Novoselic walked to the mic and launched Violet Grohl, the drummer’s 18-year-old daughter. A novelty to make sure, however once they launched into the opening chords of “All Apologies,” it turned one thing else completely. The youthful Grohl eased right into a hypnotic model of the now traditional tune with an assurance that belied her age.
The teenager has performed with the band previously, most notably at The Artwork of Elysium profit in 2020. Grohl carried out Nirvana’s “Coronary heart-Formed Field” alongside her father, Novoselic and Smear on the Hollywood Palladium. However that pales compared to preserving it collectively whereas performing a beloved tune with rock icons in entrance of a worldwide viewers. Much more stunning is that her father managed to maintain it collectively whereas watching his daughter completely command the stage.
