Glastonbury Festival 2024 - Coldplay bring Michael J. Fox on stage
At the second day of the Glastonbury Festivals in English Somerset, Coldplay thrilled the crowd as Headliner on the stage. In front of around 100,000 people, the band led by frontman Chris Martin (47) showcased numerous hits like "Yellow", "The Scientist", or "Viva la Vida". It was the fifth time that Coldplay served as Headliner at the renowned music festival - a feat no other act has achieved. But the most memorable moment of the evening was likely provided by actor Michael J. Fox (63).
Michael J. Fox performs with Coldplay in a wheelchair
The Hollywood star, who has been living with Parkinson's disease for many years, joined the band on stage for two songs. In a wheelchair and holding a guitar, Fox and Martin performed well-known Coldplay songs "Fix You" and "Humanity". Social media videos show an emotional audience reacting and celebrating the performance.
The British "Guardian" described: "Even if one didn't get teary-eyed, Coldplay's set was the kind of Glastonbury performance that no one in attendance would soon forget." And the "BBC": "Every Glastonbury needs a defining moment - and this felt like it for 2024."
Chris Martin announced on stage that Michael J. Fox was one of the "Main Reasons" why the band existed. "The main reason why we're in a band is 'Back to the Future', so thank you to our eternal heroes and one of the most wonderful people on Earth, Mr. Michael J. Fox."
Why Michael J. Fox is significant to Coldplay
In the Sci-Fi film from 1985, Michael J. Fox played the leading role of Marty McFly. Chris Martin explained in 2022 on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" how this film influenced the formation of his band. "I grew up in the countryside in England before the internet existed", he said. He had only heard music on the television and recorded it on a cassette recorder. The scene in "Back to the Future" where Michael J. Fox performs the Chuck Berry song "Johnny B. Goode" convinced him to be in a band.
It's not the first time Michael J. Fox has shared a stage with Coldplay. In 2016, he performed with the band during a concert of the "A Head Full of Dreams Tour" in New York, at that time still without a wheelchair.
- Michael J. Fox, the actor known for his role in "Back to the Future," graced the stage at Glastonbury Festival 2024, joining Coldplay for two songs.
- Despite using a wheelchair due to his Parkinson's disease, Fox delivered a captivating performance of Coldplay hits "Fix You" and "Humanity."
- Glastonbury Festival 2024 saw Coldplay as Headliner for the fifth time, with Michael J. Fox adding a memorable moment to their set, which was celebrated by the emotional audience.
- The future of music festivals was brightened by Coldplay's performance at Glastonbury Festival, with frontman Chris Martin dedicating the concert to the influence of Michael J. Fox in their musical journey.
- In the influential 1985 Sci-Fi film "Back to the Future," Michael J. Fox played the leading role, which significantly inspired Coldplay's frontman, Chris Martin, to pursue a musical career.
- During the A Head Full of Dreams Tour in 2016, Michael J. Fox and Coldplay shared the stage once before, with Fox dancing with the band, long before he required the use of a wheelchair.
- VIVA Media covered the unforgettable performance of Coldplay and Michael J. Fox at Glastonbury Festival 2024, sharing the heartwarming moments with music fans worldwide.
