Coldplay have just played their record-breaking fifth headlining performance at Glastonbury, where they honoured Michael Eavis and Michael J. Fox.
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Over the course of their record-setting performance, the group performed hit after hit, kicking off with ‘Yellow’, and ending with their latest single, ‘feelslikeimfallinginlove’. Along the way, they debuted a new song with Little Simz.
Later on, they performed their BTS collab, ‘My Universe’. While the K-pop band weren’t physically present, Martin gave them a shout-out, before projections of the South Korean act were displayed on the tip of the Pyramid Stage. You can find more info on that performance here.
However, during their encore – during which Coldplay typically freestyle verses about the fans who show up on the jumbotron – Chris Martin and co. celebrated two very special people: Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis, and legendary actor Michael J. Fox.
While footage of Coldplay’s interaction with Micheal Eavis doesn’t appear to be on social media at the time being, Martin thanks Michael for founding Glastonbury.
Have to say that little ditty Chris Martin composed and performed for Michael Eavis was a lovely touch, and then getting Michael J Fox out was amazing. Coldplay aren’t my band at all but good luck to them, this is what headlining big shows is about.
— Sean (@shornKOOMINS) June 29, 2024
After shouting out Michael J. Fox, the actor joined the band onstage to play guitar on two songs: ‘Humankind’, which also featured all of Coldplay’s past performers of the night, and ‘Fix You’.
During ‘Fix You’, Martin sings “Go, Johnny, go!” as Fox plays the guitar, a reference to Fox’s iconic Back To The Future film.
And now Michael J Fox is playing Fix You live with Coldplay at Glastonbury.
Chris Martin singing Go, Johnny, Go!
My heart.
“When tears stream down your face”.
Accurate. pic.twitter.com/MtaXrhdZKY
— Jurassic Jen UK / JPtoys (@jurassicjen_uk) June 29, 2024
MICHAEL J FOX joins Coldplay on stage at Glastonbury! #ColdplayGlastonbury #Glastonbury pic.twitter.com/UWlBzom4BO
— Coldplay Access (@coldplayaccess) June 29, 2024
ESPETACULAR!!! Coldplay tocando ‘Humankind’ com Michael J Fox e MUITOS convidados! #ColdplayGlastonbury pic.twitter.com/kz5lziIdbh
— Forum Coldplay ꩜ (@forumcoldplay) June 29, 2024
QUE SHOW! “Humankind” com a presença especial de Michael J. Fox e todos os demais convidados que se apresentaram nesta noite!
Coldplay, você é gigante! #ColdplayGlastonbury pic.twitter.com/tTBS5EBYol
— Viva Coldplay BR (@VivaColdplay) June 29, 2024
Michael J. Fox joins Coldplay on guitar at #Glastonbury2024. pic.twitter.com/OqIe380Kaf
— Variety (@Variety) June 29, 2024
Still set to come this weekend are performances from SZA, Shania Twain, Janelle Monae, The National, Two Door Cinema Club, Avril Lavigne, Justice, Nia Archives, James Blake, Alvvays, Romy and more.
Camila Cabello’s chaotic set scored a three-star rating, while Dua Lipa’s Friday headlining performance earned her four-stars. IDLES and Fontaines D.C nabbed perfect five-star ratings as did the festival’s first K-pop performers SEVENTEEN.
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