Michael J. Fox Joins Coldplay on Guitar During Glastonbury Headlining Set, Little Simz Makes Appearance to Debut New Song
29.06.2024 - 23:03
/ variety.com
Ellise Shafer Go, Johnny, go! Coldplay brought Michael J. Fox onto the Glastonbury stage on Saturday night to play guitar during the group’s headlining set. “The main reason we’re in a band is because of ‘Back to the Future,'” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin shared after the performance.
“So thank you to Michael, our hero.”Michael J. Fox plays guitar with Coldplay during “Fix You” at #Glastonbury2024. pic.twitter.com/VgLYgXaq6B Before launching into “Humankind,” Martin freestyled lyrics to point out members of the crowd — this included Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis and Fox.
Fox played with the group for the song and stuck around for a performance of “Fix You” too. “With his Chuck Berry riff and the way he punched Biff: ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Michael J. Fox,” Martin announced as the actor took the stage.
Fox, who has been battling Parkinson’s Disease since 1991, was wheelchair bound for the performance. Michael J. Fox joins Coldplay on guitar at #Glastonbury2024.
pic.twitter.com/OqIe380Kaf The group also brought out rapper Little Simz earlier as a surprise guest, debuting a new collaboration. The title of the track is rumored to be “Supernova,” with the chorus prominently featuring the lyrics “and so we pray.” Burna Boy also has a verse on the song, though he was not present for the Glastonbury performance. Palestinian singer Elyanna was also on stage assisting with vocals.
Coldplay debuts a new song with Little Simz at #glastonbury2024. pic.twitter.com/yMKDCiH6jr Simz’s surprise appearance came after she played the Pyramid Stage directly before Coldplay. Prior to Simz coming on stage, the band ran through a slew of its biggest hits, kicking it off with “Yellow,” slowing it down with “The Scientist” and
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