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.
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