Stevie Nicks City of Hope Gala Oct 27 West Hollywood

City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the country, honored Larry Mestel, founder and CEO of Primary Wave Music, with its prestigious Spirit of Life® Award at the Music, Film and Entertainment Industry (MFEI) Gala held Oct. 27 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.

The evening celebrated the extraordinary power of music and philanthropy, featuring special performances by legendary artists Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge and Jackson Browne.

Stevie Nicks and Larry Mestel, founder and CEO of Primary Wave

The live auction kicked off with a surprise donation, a signed Stevie Nicks limited edition Mattel Belladonna Barbie doll from her own personal collection. Other auction items included a signed guitar from Pete Townshend’s personal collection, a pickleball experience with Kenny Loggins, and a Hawaiian golf and dinner experience with Alice Cooper.

Stevie Nicks, before her performance, shared that she had four people close to her get treatment at City of Hope facilities (including her brother who recently passed from cancer) and encouraged the audience to support City of Hope, remembering an early-'80s visit to a dear friend (Robin) who was receiving leukemia treatment at COH. she then related the story of writing “Landslide” and the evening concluded with a performance of “Landslide”, accompanied by trusty guitarist Waddy Wachtel.

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