Gwen Stefani has no rare form. She is always polished, pretty and an absolute style standout. When she took the stage on Friday night with bandmates Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young, it was no exception.
Stefani came to the stage looking perfectly curated. With a flawless dip-dye job (just like one she had in the 90s), and her signature red pout, Stefani bounced around the stage looking like she came straight out of the throw back days of Just a Girl, rather than a mom of three.
The band, along with some help on percussion and brass, sounded impeccable billowing out across the massive Chicago crowd. No Doubt performed all the favorite classics, including Don’t Speak, Spiderwebs, and the mellow jam Simple Kind of Life. Stefani took quick breaks to pay it back to some die hard fans – one with a Stefani portrait tattooed on his arm, and another dressed like her straight from her wedding day. (Kinda depressing.)
Stefani closed out the set by climbing up the stage pillar to at least 20 feet off the ground prompting at least a few fans to mutter – good thing she’s wearing Docs.
All Photos: Derek Georgevich.
No Doubt Riot Fest 2015
Gwen Stefani and team left no doubt in our mind that the super rock pop band of the 90s hasn't forgotten how to impress a crowd.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Gwen mastered that smoldering look a long time ago.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Moves like Jagger - please. Gwen boggied down.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Gwen's perfect pout belted out all the classics.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Gwen belted out all the old favs and newer hits, from the No Doubt catalog.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Gwen Stefani in action.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Gwen had no lack of energy, performing classics like Spiderwebs, Don't Speak & Just a Girl.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
The years have been kind to bassist Tony Kanal as well.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
No Doubt sounded better than before.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Gwen cutely interacted with the audience kissing a boy with a Gwen Stefani tattoo, and snagging a pic with a girl dressed up as her in a white wedding dress (pink hair accessory).
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Gwen offered up quite a few of accolades for guitarist and song writer, Tom Dumont.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Slipping out of the coat, Gwen really showed off her stuff. In all fairness, she could've worn a trash bag and sounded & looked as good.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Reunited on stage - Tony Kanal and Gwen Stefani
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Gwen capturing the crowd's unfaltering attention.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Up close, Gwen looked flawless.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Stefani crooning.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Stefani's outfit was curated, featuring a mesh jacket over belly baring crop top, boyfriend jeans, Doc Martens and, what can only be described as a half kilt skirt, that draped on her backside.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Gwen Stefani with abs of steel.
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No Doubt at Riot Fest 2015
Gwen pausing - just for a moment. The high energy show was nearly non-stop.
