During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Chris Martin of Coldplay sat down for a lively chat with Jimmy and The Roots. The interview covered everything from his incredible tour success to his iconic performance with Michael J. Fox.
As the interview began, Chris apologized for his tardiness and joked about someone attempting to cover for him. But he assured everyone that he was safe and ready to rock the show. Jimmy started off by mentioning that Coldplay would be returning to Saturday Night Live, a show where he and Chris first met.
Jimmy praised Chris for his hard work and talent, and mentioned that the Music of the Spheres world tour has become the most attended tour of all time. Chris humbly acknowledged the success and thanked Jimmy for his kind words. He then went on to discuss their unforgettable performance with Michael J. Fox.
Chris reflected on the impact that movies like “Back to the Future” had on him and shared his excitement about playing with Michael. He described it as feeling like he was 7 years old and in heaven. The audience erupted with applause as Chris mentioned Michael’s iconic hand disappearing bit from the movie.
Switching gears, Jimmy mentioned Coldplay’s record-breaking 10-night show at Wembley Stadium, though the shows would be performed without a live audience due to restrictions. Chris jokingly acknowledged the oddity of playing a big venue without fans.
To add a nostalgic touch to the conversation, Chris shared an original flyer from when Coldplay was known as “The Coldplay” and the band was just starting out. He also recalled a funny incident where they had to improvise with a floor drum kit during one of their early shows.
Amidst the lively conversation, Jimmy couldn’t help but bring up Coldplay’s recent appearance on QVC, a home shopping channel. Chris explained that they were looking for unique ways to promote their new album and ended up having a blast on the show, even selling their own custom-designed toasters.
But the highlight of the interview came when Jimmy and Chris discussed Coldplay’s environmentally conscious initiative. Chris shared the story of a young man in Holland who invented machines to clean up plastic waste from rivers and oceans. The band used funds from their tour to purchase two boats, which they named Neon Moon I and Neon Moon II, to collect trash from rivers in Malaysia and Indonesia. Incredibly, one of Coldplay’s vinyl records is even made from recycled plastic bottles.
As the interview came to a close, Chris expressed his gratitude to Jimmy and the audience, emphasizing how happy he was to be there. He left everyone eagerly anticipating more stories about his album after the break.
Chris Martin‘s appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon was a delightful mix of music, nostalgia, and environmental consciousness. From their incredible tour accomplishments to their iconic collaboration with Michael J. Fox, Coldplay continues to captivate audiences with their talent and passion.
