The all-star concert was postponed from the spring due to the LA wildfires
Elliot Easton of The Cars, Billy Idol, Corey Taylor, Josh Freese, Moby, Nuno Bettencourt, and Steve Stevens—plus special guests Cypress Hill—have been confirmed as the initial list of artists for the 2025 Above Ground 4 benefit concert on Sunday, October 26th at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood.
The event will feature performances of the groundbreaking self-titled debut albums by the New York Dolls (1973) and The Cars (1978). Look for Moby (beyond his performance) to DJ between sets. A full list of performers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Originally set for this past January, the rescheduled show marks the fourth iteration of the event, which will again raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention. The Above Ground team decided to postpone the event until later in the year, following the horrific wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles in early 2025.
Founded in 2018 by Dave Navarro, Billy Morrison and manager Rick Canny, Above Ground is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to raising funds for and awareness of the issues of mental health and suicide prevention. Since 2018, Dave and Billy have helped to raise more than $500,000 for MusiCares via various fundraising opportunities.
Since its launch, Above Ground has featured Navarro and Morrison alongside a star-studded lineup of their friends, including Jack Black, Corey Taylor, Anthony Kiedis, Juliette Lewis, Gavin Rossdale, Jerry Harrison, Courtney Love, Billy Idol, Al Jourgensen, Steve Stevens, and many more. The events have highlighted full-length albums from legendary acts including Adam and the Ants, Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, David Bowie, The Stooges, and Sex Pistols.
