Eagles called 'great musicians' for donating $2.5M to Los Angeles' FireAid charity concert

All proceeds from the concert will go to rebuilding infrastructure, supporting displaced families, and advancing fire prevention technologies
UPDATED JAN 16, 2025
Eagles have made a huge donation towards FireAid benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfires (Getty Images)
Eagles have made a huge donation towards FireAid benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfires (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Eagles are leading the way for the benefit concert FireAid for Los Angeles wildfire victims by making a substantial initial donation, pledging over seven figures.

TMZ has learned the "famous rock band is donating $2.5 million." 

FireAid for LA fire victims gets 'overwhelming' response from musicians 

It is uncertain whether the substantial donation indicates that the Eagles will be among the performers at the FireAid benefit concert later this month.

However, there's been an "overwhelming response" from musicians who want to participate, with over "50 bands and performers who want in", as per the publication. 

Even though there are only 24 slots for now, "organizers are trying to add slots to accommodate more acts."

Notably, the performers are going to be Los Angeles-based. It is worth noting that the Eagles were formed in LA in the 1970s and 'Hotel California' is one of their biggest hits.



 

FireAid aims to rebuild infrastructure and support displaced families 

The benefit concert, named FireAid, is scheduled for January 30 at the Intuit Dome and is being organized by Live Nation, an entertainment company that also owns TicketMaster.



 

All proceeds will go towards “rebuilding infrastructure, supporting displaced families, and advancing fire prevention technologies and strategies to ensure LA is better prepared for fire emergencies,” according to the Live Nation website.

Internet has mixed reactions to Eagles donations: 'This is ABSURD!'

Meanwhile, the celebrity donations triggered a heated debate online, with some appreciating the donations while others criticized them as absurd.

They also held insurance companies responsible for pulling out and also expressed apprehensiveness over the handling of the money.

One wrote on Facebook, "All donations are great, my question is who is going to handle the money?"

Another added, "Who is making sure the money goes to low-income families and not ultra-rich from Hollywood?"

One wrote, "Beyonce got so much backlash for donating the same amount. Let’s see how much backlash they get." 


HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: Beyoncé attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Disney's
Beyonce attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at Dolby Theatre on December 9, 2024, in Hollywood, California (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Others criticized the focus on California, with one writing, "North Carolina has been dealing with no roads, no homes, no communication for how long? What was done? Absolutely nothing. CA has fires, and a concert will be put on to raise funds! This is ABSURD!"

"We've all seen enough of the Eagles" and "Where are their insurance companies?" were some of the comments. 

Amid the debates and criticism, fans of the band voiced their appreciation. "Love the Eagles," one user wrote. "Bless them. They're great musicians," added another.

"Everyone needs to stop bashing these people for how much money they donate. No matter the amount!" commented one more.

"Right!!! considering the insurance companies canceled all the policies right before the fires..there will be a huge need for funds for people to rebuild. The insurance companies who pulled that fast need to [be] sued !!!" wrote another in response to the comment. 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 8: Firefighters battle flames from the Palisades Fire on January 8, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Multiple wildfires fueled by intense Santa Ana Winds are burning across Los Angeles County. Five people have been killed, over 25,000 acres have burned, and 30,000 people have been evacuated. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Firefighters battle flames from the Palisades Fire on January 8, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

"Thank you is the only comment needed!" wrote one. "They’re hoping they rebuild Hotel California," added another.

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