The Who play charity show with Eddie Vedder
The Who with special guest Eddie Vedder, Def Leppard, John Fogerty, Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton, and The Doobie Brothers performed at a backyard last night in the Los Angeles area for a charity concert.
Def Leppard wrote, “Good times at @officialthewho’s 2025 Backyard Concert. Thanks for having us, it was an honor to be a part of the event. 🙏👊
This show marks the 10th anniversary of the Backyard Concert and its critical support of Teen Cancer America and the UCLA Health Center.
In recognition of its world class Spectrum Treatment Programs & response to the 2025 fire victims UCLA Health stands out as a globally renowned and technologically advanced healthcare system. The hospital system consistently ranks at the top of the nation for hospitals by U.S. News and World Report and treats almost 700,000 patients a year. The vision of UCLA Health is to heal humanity one patient at a time, focusing on enhancing health, easing suffering, and offering acts of kindness. The mission is centered on delivering cutting-edge patient care, research, and education.
Def Leppard News – #DefLeppard – Pacific Palisades, CA 3rd Oct 2025 🇺🇸#LiveUpdates – DL due on later. More of The Who with special guest Eddie Vedder (see video)#setlist #ricksavage #joeelliott #backyardconcerthttps://t.co/IlTWGzfcTq pic.twitter.com/YVcaf3lcB5
— Def Leppard News (@dltourhistory) October 4, 2025
The UCLA Autism Treatment Program is pioneering research and innovative treatments for autism. The treatment program is world renown and its clinicians conduct state-of-the-art free training programs for thousands of community teachers and professionals annually to positively impact the increasing number of families with children on the autism spectrum. UCLA Health also remains committed to providing continuous medical care and compassionate support to those affected by the January 2025 fires in Altadena, Pasadena, and Pacific Palisades.”
Matt Pinfield tweeted, “The greatest backyard concert ever last night that Roger and Pete of THE WHO put together for the teenage cancer trust that saves children’s lives. It was incredible.”
The greatest backyard concert ever last night that Roger and Pete of THE WHO put together for the teenage cancer trust that saves children’s lives. It was incredible. pic.twitter.com/RPXS0sXLod
— Matt Pinfield (@mattpinfield) October 4, 2025
This was last night…. EPIC backyard concert. pic.twitter.com/mIbFZbRIY3
— Matt Pinfield (@mattpinfield) October 4, 2025
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