The man is not doing well physically, but seeing him get out and about brings a smile to my face.
At the recent Glastonbury Festival, the crowd was treated to a memorable performance when Michael J. Fox joined Coldplay on stage. The 63-year-old actor, known for his role as Marty McFly in “Back to the Future,” played guitar while seated in a wheelchair due to his battle with Parkinson’s disease. The emotional highlight of the show was when Chris Martin, Coldplay’s lead singer, acknowledged Fox as his hero and a major inspiration for his own music career, citing a pivotal scene from the movie that made him want to start a band.
During the performance, Fox played the guitar to “Johnny B. Goode,” mirroring his iconic performance in “Back to the Future” where his character introduced the 1950s crowd to a sound they weren’t quite ready for—a moment that Chris Martin humorously referenced on stage. This isn’t the first time Fox has performed with Coldplay; he previously played with them in 2016 in New Jersey, where they performed “Earth Angel” and “Johnny B. Goode” from the film’s soundtrack.
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for the Simon Pegg fans
Simon is back at Glastonbury for the last day. his daughter’s birthday is tomorrow, he met Michael J Fox last night (Fox sat in with Coldplay on “Fix You”), said meeting him was wonderful, he’s so goofy what he does with his eyeballs pic.twitter.com/DRhxjj6ZTI
— tweety (@tweetyenergy) June 30, 2024
The festival also served as a platform for Fox to showcase his resilience and continued influence despite his long-term struggle with Parkinson’s disease, which was diagnosed when he was just 29. His recent activities, including a heartfelt documentary titled “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” and his memoir “No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality,” highlight his journey and reflections on his life and career.
Michael J. Fox performs Fix you w/ Coldplay @ Glastonbury 2024 #deejaylife #michaeljfox #coldplay #glastonbury2024 #djernymerk #merkent pic.twitter.com/jmXNYOwUiw
— MERK Ent. (@OfficialMERKEnt) June 30, 2024
In addition to Fox’s performance, the festival was dotted with celebrity sightings, including Tom Cruise, who was seen enjoying the music with “Mission: Impossible” co-star Simon Pegg. They were spotted singing along to Oasis’ “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” a moment caught and shared by fans on social media. The appearance followed Cruise’s attendance at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in London, where he was seen with other celebrities.
🎸 MICHAEL J. FOX se une a COLDPLAY en el escenario de #Glastonbury para tocar FIX YOU:pic.twitter.com/gH1l6U1XQz
— La Cosa 🎬 (@lacosacine) June 30, 2024
Key Points:
i. Michael J. Fox made a special appearance with Coldplay at the Glastonbury Festival, playing guitar to “Johnny B. Goode” from “Back to the Future.”
ii. Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, praised Fox as a significant inspiration and credited the film for his desire to start a band.
iii. Fox’s performance highlighted his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease, which he was diagnosed with at age 29.
iv. This event marked another collaboration between Fox and Coldplay, following a 2016 performance in New Jersey.
v. The festival also featured celebrity attendees like Tom Cruise, spotlighting the event’s high-profile draw and the enduring appeal of its live performances.
TL Holcomb – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
