Little Simz additionally joined the band’s headlining set to debut a brand new track
Coldplay invited Michael J. Fox to hitch them on stage throughout their headlining set at Glastonbury Pageant in England on Saturday.
To introduce the shock visitor, frontman Chris Martin took to his guitar and sang just a little intro that elicited cheers from the group. “Right here’s one other legendary Michael. One who simply completely rocks, together with his Chuck Berry riff and the way in which he punched Biff,” he sang, referencing Again to the Future the place Fox’s character Marty McFly lined Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.” (Fox has additionally carried out the track with Coldplay beforehand).
The actor joined the band on guitar for songs together with “Humankind” from 2021’s Music of the Spheres and X&Y hit “Repair You.” Fox, who has been battling Parkinson’s illness since 1991, carried out from a wheelchair in the course of the set.
Earlier within the night time, the band additionally introduced out shock visitor Little Simz. The rapper joined Coldplay to debut a brand new, unnamed collaboration, which options the lyrics “and so we pray.” The track additionally features a verse from Burna Boy, Selection reviews, although he was not current in the course of the set. Palestinian singer Elyanna additionally joined the band on stage for the unreleased track.
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Earlier within the month, Coldplay detailed their tenth studio album, Moon Music, which arrives Oct. 4. Final week, they launched the album’s first single, “Feels Like I’m Falling in Love.”
Moon Music, the follow-up to 2021’s Music of the Spheres, will probably be crafted using “new sustainability requirements” that embrace manufacturing Moon Music’s vinyl and CDs utilizing eco-friendly practices to cut back its affect on the surroundings. The group has had a longtime deal with sustainability, having up to now produced 59 % much less CO2 emissions on their present tour in contrast with their earlier stadium tour.