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06-03-2025
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Stephen Stills 'comfortable' with sobriety
Stephen Stills has got his "original personality back" after getting sober. The 80-year-old rocker - who is best known as a member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills and Nash - hasn't touched drugs or alcohol for three years and he is very "comfortable" with his life the way it is now because he thinks he has reverted to the person he was before the "madness" of fame touched his life. He told Rolling Stone magazine: 'I'm really comfortable in sobriety. It gets me back to the kid I was before this madness started, pretty affable and friendly. "Things were so special at the beginning of my career before I sold a single record. "But when you add poison into that mix… I'm just glad I have my original personality back.' Stephen has been working on his memoir, reading old issues of newspapers such as the New York Times, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times to help jog his memory. But while progress on the tome has been slow, he admitted it has been "a lot easier" writing while sober. He said: 'I'm going one word at a time. 'I've looked at the [old newspaper] issues from my birthdays throughout the years. That's been very helpful since it puts you in that timeframe and suddenly your memories opens up. 'Brain cells holding hands at this age is a challenge. Things pop in sometimes and you find out you're a decade off. It's been a great tool. "But I'm puttering with the book. I've found that the more things change, the more things stay the same. And I must say, it's a lot easier doing this now that I'm sober.' In January, Stephen reunited with Graham Nash to sing 'Teach Your Children' at the FireAid benefit show in Los Angeles, as well as performing Buffalo Springfield's 'For What It's Worth' with Dawes and Mike Campbell. And while he doesn't tour often anymore, he was very comfortable on stage with his "old pal". He said: 'It felt like putting on an old shoe again. We just fell into it, and there it was. And the pleasure of playing with those kids made it even more special. I don't see [Nash] a lot since he lives on the East Coast, but it was great to see my old pal."
Yahoo
31-01-2025
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Stephen Stills and Graham Nash Reunite for First Time in Nearly a Decade at FireAid
Stephen Stills and Graham Nash performed together for the first time in nearly a decade at the Kia Forum's FireAid benefit. They broke out the 1970 CSNY classic 'Teach Your Children,' backed by the Los Angeles rock band Dawes. 'So pleased to be here, particularly with the great band Dawes, and my partner for so many years, Stephen Stills,' Nash told the crowd. 'There's a very large community here in Los Angeles, home of many, many musicians. Whenever Los Angeles gets into trouble, the musicians are right there. And I'm proud to be one of them.' More from Rolling Stone Graham Nash on Coming to Terms With David Crosby's Death, New CSNY Live Album Neil Young, Stephen Stills, John Mayer Dig Deep at Scorching Hot Painted Turtle Concert Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's First Tour Will Finally Be Released on New Live Album Prior to 'Teach Your Children,' Stills played the 1967 Buffalo Springfield protest anthem 'For What It's Worth' with Dawes and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell. Stills wrote the song in response to a disturbance that broke out on the Sunset Strip when the city of Los Angeles tried to impose a curfew on young people, but it took on a new meaning in the aftermath of the fire. The song was a regular part of the Crosby, Stills, and Nash live repertoire, but the group dissolved in 2015 after years of acrimony. Prior to FireAid, the only time Stills and Nash played together after the split was the 2016 funeral of their longtime engineer Stanley Johnston, where they sang 'In My Life' with photographer Joel Bernstein. There have been several occasions, however, where Stills played with Neil Young. The most recent one took place at the Painted Turtle Camp in Lake Hughes, California on Oct. 5 in 2024. 'I don't think that me and Stephen and Neil will ever play together again,' Nash told Rolling Stone last year. 'There's no heart there. David was the center of it all, as crazy as he was. And my God, he was crazy. But he was the heart of this band. And that's why I think that if Stephen and Neil and I ever played together, people would be missing Crosby. We would be missing Crosby. It just would be a much colder scene.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Express Tribune
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
FireAid LA benefit concert: Billie Eilish, Green Day, Lady Gaga & more unite for wildfire relief
FireAid LA brought together a powerhouse lineup at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood to support relief efforts for the devastating wildfires that have claimed 29 lives and caused billions in damage. The benefit concert features performances from top artists, with proceeds going toward rebuilding communities and preventing future fire disasters across Southern California. Photo: Billie Eilish joined Green Day for a duet of "Last Night on Earth" (AP) Green Day opened the show with "Last Night on Earth," featuring a surprise duet with Billie Eilish. The band followed with 'Still Breathing' and their classic hit 'When I Come Around.' Billy Crystal, who lost his Pacific Palisades home in the fires, took the stage next, announcing a $1 million donation from U2. 'It will be ok. With your help around the country and here in the room, we'll laugh again,' Crystal reassured the crowd. Photo: Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart arrive at the Fireaid benefit concert (AP) Samuel L. Jackson kicked off the second concert at the Intuit Dome, paying tribute to first responders before introducing Rod Stewart, who performed 'Forever Young.' Other artists taking the stage include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, Pink, No Doubt, Joni Mitchell, The Black Crowes, Stephen Stills, John Mayer, and Stevie Nicks at the Kia Forum. Photo: Stephen Stills and Graham Nash perform "Teach Your Children" at the Fireaid benefit concert (AP) Meanwhile, the Intuit Dome lineup features Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jelly Roll, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Sting, Tate McRae, and Stevie Wonder. Photo: Anderson .Paak performs at the Fireaid benefit concert (AP) Dr. Dre and Sheila E. made surprise appearances, with Dr. Dre joining Anderson .Paak for 'California Love.' Photo: Joni Mitchell performed "Both Sides Now" (AP) Joni Mitchell delivered an emotional rendition of 'Both Sides Now,' while Graham Nash and Stephen Stills reunited for 'Teach Your Children.' Pink, addressing the audience, said, 'If you're hurting, I'm hurting with you. My heart is with you.' The concert is streaming live on Apple Music, Apple TV, Max, Peacock, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, and Prime Video. It is also being broadcast on 860 iHeartRadio stations. 'It's an honor to be here tonight,' said John Mayer before performing 'Gravity,' as the concert continued to inspire unity and resilience in the face of tragedy.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
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FireAid benefit concert: Follow live performances
The wildfires that decimated parts of Los Angeles were historic in their devastation and cost. The FireAid benefit concert on Jan. 30 will go down in history not only because it features some of the biggest names in music taking the same stage, but for the message of hope and unity those artists spread. And, hopefully, their performances will raise a monumental sum to aid in recovery and rebuilding. So many musicians wanted to bring their spotlight to the cause, that what was initially set as a single event turned into dual concerts, both of which will be streamed for free on major streaming services, social media like YouTube and TikTok and broadcast stations. Performers at the newly opened Intuit Dome include Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Tate McRae and Earth, Wind & Fire. At L.A. landmark Kia Forum, Alanis Morissette, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, Pink, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, the Black Crowes and John Mayer will perform. Contributions made to FireAid at will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation and all proceeds will go directly to the event's designated beneficiaries. Follow along as we take you inside the fundraiser concerts from inside the Intuit Dome. The Los Angeles-bred band, some of whose members lost homes in the fires, offered the apropos 'Time Spent in Los Angeles.' Following Dawes' ode to their hometown, frontman Taylor Goldsmith, who is married to singer/actress Mandy Moore, welcomed Stephen Stills and storied member of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers Mike Campbell to the stage. The whole crew ambled through 'For What It's Worth,' the Stills-penned Buffalo Springfield classic written during his time in the band. Stills and Campbell traded guitar licks during an extended outro to the '60s anti-war anthem. Another member of the folk-pop legends, Graham Nash, joined the team, giving a squeeze to 'my partner for many years,' Stills, as he walked to the microphone. 'Whenever Los Angeles gets into trouble, the musicians are right there and I'm proud to be one of them,' Nash said. With Stills at his right side, Nash strummed his guitar through a rendition of Crosby, Stills and Nash's 'Teach Your Children.' Sitting in her gilded throne in a black velvet pantsuit, black hat and sunglasses, the woman synonymous with Laurel Canyon music prompted goosebumps and teary eyes with a deeply felt 'Both Sides Now.' At 81, Mitchell's songs are imbued with the wisdom of age, and her reading of the lyric 'something's lost and something's gained in living every day,' augmented with tenor saxophone, was particularly poignant. The multitalented .Paak hit the drums for 'Put Me Thru,' his Koreatown hoodie showcasing his allegiance to the historic Los Angeles neighborhood. During the song, he and Sheila E. engaged in a drum-off, with the 67-year-old behind 'The Glamorous Life' high kicking atop her percussion setup. 'Our hearts go out to everyone,' Paak said. 'But as far as I'm concerned, this is one of the greatest nights in LA history.' .Paak and his soul-funk band bounced through 'Come Down,' leading the crowd in a wave-along, but The Forum audience really roared when Dr. Dre strolled out to 'Still D.R.E.' 'This year will be 40 years I'm in the business,' Dre told the crowd before a not-unexpected segue into Tupac Shakur's signature song, 'California Love,' Dre and .Paak simultaneously spitting rhymes while Sheila E. added a percussive undercurrent before tossing her cymbal stand across the stage. Green Day kicked off the Kia Forum FireAid show with a subdued version of 'Last Night on Earth.' As singer Billie Joe Armstrong, playing acoustic guitar, started the chorus of 'sending all my love to you,' Billie Eilish, wearing a striped polo and tie, walked out as a surprise (she is scheduled for the Intuit Dome show starting later). The two Billies shared the chorus in front of a backdrop of stirring photos of fire rescue efforts. Green Day's set also included 'Still Breathing' and the band's pop-punk favorite, 'When I Come Around,' featuring a blond Armstrong shouting out many of the California cities destroyed by the fires, including Altadena and Pacific Palisades. 'We are in this together,' he yelled. Sporting an 'I (Heart) LA' black T-shirt as she roamed the stage for 'Hand in My Pocket,' Morisette led the crowd in a singalong of her 1995 hit, waving her hands overhead in a peace sign to underscore the lyrics and playing harmonica throughout. 'The connections that have been born from this tragedy are deeply heartening,' she said, adding a thanks to first responders during the opening keyboard notes of 'Thank U.' In keeping with the song's title, the video screens behind the stage showed social media posts of people thanking firefighters for their efforts. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: FireAid concert performances: Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish inspire
