The SNL50 Homecoming Concert special streamed live on Peacock Friday from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, featuring performances by Bonnie Raitt, David Byrne, and more.
Backed by The Roots, Raitt treated the star-studded crowd to her hit “Thing Called Love.” She was then joined by Coldplay’s Chris Martin for her heartbreak balled “I Can’t Make You Love Me.”
Byrne turned up twice in the evening. First he joined rockers Arcade Fire and St. Vincent for a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes,” and then returned to team with Swedish pop star Robyn for her hit “Dancing on My Own” and Talking Heads’ “This Must Be the Place.”
Here are some of the show’s other highlights:
Cher broke out her black unitard to perform her hit “If I Could Turn Back Time.”
The B-52s got everyone dancing with their classic “Love Shack,” with a cameo by SNL cast members Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman.
Nirvana members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear reunited to perform “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” with Post Malone filling in for the late Kurt Cobain.
Eddie Vedder covered Tom Petty‘s “The Waiting” and paid tribute to late SNL cast members including Gilda Radner and John Belushi. He then began Elvis Costello‘s “Less Than Zero,” which Costello infamously snubbed during his 1977 SNL performance, before cutting it and launching into Pearl Jam’s “Corduroy.”
Vedder also popped up during Andy Samberg‘s Lonely Island medley to sing Michael Bolton’s part of the comedy band’s song “Jack Sparrow.”
Jack White closed the night by rocking Neil Young‘s “Rockin’ in the Free World” and The White Stripes‘ “Seven Nation Army.”
Alabama Shakes‘ Brittany Howard joined Miley Cyrus for a rendition of Queen‘s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”
Mumford & Sons played “I Will Wait” and covered Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Boxer.”
Devo played their song “Uncontrollable Urge” with Fred Armisen on drums.
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