No Doubt Rocks FireAid with Electrifying Reunion, Delivers Timeless Classics
Los Angeles, California - Fans yearning for a taste of the legendary No Doubt reunion that captivated Coachella in 2023 got their wish at the inaugural FireAid concert on Thursday night. The iconic band, adorned in their signature plaid attire, ignited the stage with a thrilling performance of three timeless classics: "Just a Girl," "Don't Speak," and "Spiderwebs."
Frontwoman Gwen Stefani wasted no time captivating the audience, her voice soaring effortlessly through the iconic lyrics. Her love for Los Angeles shone through as she led the crowd in enthusiastic singalongs, injecting the performance with a unique L.A. flavor. Backed by a tight and energetic band, No Doubt left fans wondering why they're not gracing arenas and stadiums worldwide.
Amidst the cheers and applause, Stefani exclaimed, "It's all about love tonight and we love you Los Angeles!" Their electrifying set, though brief, left an indelible mark on the Forum, injecting a surge of energy into the evening.
No Doubt is among an impressive lineup of over a dozen artists participating in FireAid, a charitable event taking place at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The concert, organized within days of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, is a collaborative effort by the Azoff family, Live Nation, and AEG Presents.
Additional performers billed for FireAid include Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Katy Perry, Sting, Earth, Wind and Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Lil Baby, P!nk, Rod Stewart, Stephen Stills, Tate McRae, and John Mayer, among others.
Initially billed as a solo performance by Gwen Stefani, the FireAid show transformed into a full-fledged No Doubt reunion with the return of Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont, and Adrian Young. This marked the band's first joint performance since Coachella 2024, reigniting hopes for a more permanent reunion.
The complete FireAid webcast can be accessed via numerous apps and platforms, including Apple Music, AppleTV, DIRECTV, MyFree DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, and DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS, Disney+/Hulu, FanDuel, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Max, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Netflix/Tudum.com, Paramount+/Pluto TV, Peacock/NBC News Now, Prime Video and the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, SiriusXM's LIFE with John Mayer channel, SoundCloud, TikTok, Veeps, X, and YouTube.