The world’s favorite flying pop star “kept her feet on the ground” at the FireAid Benefit Concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Thursday (Jan. 30).
In a show of support to the people of the greater Los Angeles area who are rebuilding after several devastating wildfires, P!nk graced the stage at FireAid with a set that blended covers of classic rock tracks with a stripped-down rendition of one of her own hits — but not before cracking a quick joke about her tendency to perform midair.
Donning an all-black ensemble comprised of an oversized hat, a cropped leather jacket and a black gown, the three-time Grammy winner belted “What About Us,” her 2017 Grammy-nominated Billboard Hot 100 top 20 hit (No. 13). Keep her acoustic guitar-and-vocal approach, P!nk then launched into a cover of Janis Joplin’s Kris Kristofferson-penned “Me & Bobby McGee,” which topped the Hot 100 in 1971. She closed out her vocally impressive set with a bit of Led Zeppelin, covering “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” (1969). By the end of “Gonna Leave You,” P!nk fully leaned into Led Zeppelin’s hard rock template, transforming the stage into an electric rock show complete with wailing guitar solos and kaleidoscopic lights.
P!nk’s set followed lively sets from the likes of Green Day and Anderson .Paak — and those are just two of the plethora of artists who joined forces for Thursday night’s benefit show. Split between the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome, FireAid also featured appearances and performances from 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 will go toward rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles and offer aid to displaced families.
