The film icon joined the band for “Humankind” and “Repair You”
June 29, 2024 | 8:24pm ET
Coldplay’s headlining efficiency at Glastonbury on Saturday evening featured plenty of particular friends, however one particular person’s presence was notably vital: Michael J. Fox.
The movie and tv icon, who has battled Parkinson’s illness since 1991, joined the band halfway by way of their efficiency of “Humankind.” After serenading Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis, frontman Chris Martin turned his consideration to “one other legendary Michael.” Martin continued his singsong introduction by describing the Again to the Future star because the “one who simply completely rocks, together with his Chuck Berry riff and the best way he punched Biff… Girls and gentleman, please welcome Michael J.Fox!”
Fox took the stage in a wheelchair and performed guitar together with the remainder of Coldplay. He then caught round for “Repair You.”
“The principle purpose we’re in a band is due to Again to the Future,” Martin mentioned following the efficiency. “So thanks to Michael, our hero.”
Coldplay’s Glastonbury set additionally featured visitor appearances from Little Simz, Femi Kuti, Laura Mvula, and a video projection of the members of BTS.
Coldplay are amidst their “Music of the Spheres World Tour” (get tickets right here). The band are not too long ago introduced a brand new album known as Moon Music (due out October 4th) and premiered the primary single, “feelslikeimfallinginlove.”
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Michael J Fox out with Coldplay throughout Humankind. Very, very cool second 💙 pic.twitter.com/JLnU8WDPhT
— Craig Fergusson (@_CraigFergusson) June 29, 2024
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Music could be so fucking phenomenal typically ❤️🎸#Glastonbury2024 #Coldplay pic.twitter.com/ARZqeWtMHL
— Rory McEvoy (@rorymcevoy) June 29, 2024
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Michael J. Fox is on stage with Coldplay at Glastonbury tonight….and now it’s awfully dusty in right here 🥹🙏 pic.twitter.com/3dk6UcvEDv
— Wu Tang is for the Kids (@WUTangKids) June 29, 2024
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