Billie Eilish Joins Green Day on Stage for Opening Performance at FireAid Benefit Concert

January 31, 2025 E Jazz Reporter

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Billie Eilish and Billie Joe Armstrong opened the star-studded benefit show with a stunning duet.

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt, Billie Joe Armstrong and Tr Cool at the FireAid Benefit Concert held at Intuit Dome on Jan. 30, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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Audiences tuning into the FireAid benefit concert for Los Angeles on Thursday night (Jan. 30) were surprised with an early treat when pop superstar Billie Eilish made a surprise appearance alongside Billie Joe Armstrong and the rest of Green Day for a stirring opening performance.

Taking to the stage at the Kia Forum, Green Day kicked off the star-studded benefit show with an emotional performance of “Last Night on Earth” from the band’s 2009 album 21st Century Breakdown. With the words “Los Angeles” appearing in massive block letters behind the band, Armstrong placed special emphasis on the song’s poignant chorus: “If I lose everything in the fire/ I’m sending all my love to you.”

Just in time for the second verse, Eilish strolled out onto the stage sporting a black-and-red striped top to duet with Armstrong, reminding those watching that “if you dare to second-guess, you can rest assured that all my love’s for you.” As the heartfelt song came to a close, both Billies embraced, thanking one another and the crowd for coming out.

After the stunning duet, Green Day continued its three-song set, amping up the energy with their anthem of resilience “Still Breathing” off 2016 album Revolution Radio, before closing the set with a rousing rendition of their smash hit Dookie single “When I Come Around.” In the middle of the band’s set, Armstrong made sure to offer the audience watching a simple message: “Los Angeles, we’ve got your back no matter what,” he declared.

Green Day’s performance was just one of many at Thursday night’s dual benefit show. Split across two venues — the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles — FireAid featured appearances and performances from a vast array of artists including Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, Lil Baby, Jelly Roll, Olivia Rodrigo, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette, Joni Mitchell and many others. All proceeds from the event are set to go toward helping rebuild Los Angeles’ infrastructure and offer aid to displaced families.

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