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Alanis Morissette Plays a Pair of Classics at FireAid L.A. Benefit Concert

The veteran singer-songwriter rocked the stage at the Kia Forum.

Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette
Shervin Lainez

Alanis Morissette tore through a pair of her most beloved singles at the FireAid L.A. Benefit Concert on Thursday night (Jan. 30), taking the stage in the second slot at the Kia Forum and performing “Hand in My Pocket” and “Thank U.”

Following Green Day’s opening set (which also featured special guest Billie Eilish), Morissette took the stage in an “I <3 LA” t-shirt covered in glitter. She immediately launched into “Hand in My Pocket,” prowling the stage in front of her band and blasting the song’s harmonica solo.


Wrapping up the Jagged Little Pill classic, Morissette declared, “I love you L.A., so much. The connections that have been born from these tragedies have been deeply heartwarming.” The version of “Thank U” that followed was both muscular and emotional, with Morissette this time swaying in front of a microphone stand.

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The FireAid Benefit Concerts kicked off at the Forum and will continue at the Intuit Dome across town, with the goal of raising millions for those affected by the wildfires across Los Angeles earlier this month. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, John Mayer, Anderson .Paak and P!nk are among the artists scheduled to perform at the Forum, while Gracie Abrams, Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga and Olivia Rodrigo will play the Intuit Dome, among many others.

Click here to see how the Recording Academy and MusiCares are using partnerships to support wildfire relief efforts.

This article was first published by Billboard U.S.

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