On “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” when Chris Martin discussed Coldplay’s new album “Moon Music” and their headlining set at Glastonbury. During their performance at Glastonbury, they had a special guest, the iconic Michael J. Fox, who joined them on guitar during the song “Humankind” and stayed for a touching rendition of “Fix You.” It was especially touching as Fox has been battling Parkinson’s Disease since 1991 and was in a wheelchair for the performance. Chris Martin expressed his gratitude to Michael, calling him their hero and highlighting the influence of “Back to the Future” on the band’s musical journey.
Recalling the moment on “The Tonight Show,” Chris Martin shared that playing with Michael felt surreal, like being a 7-year-old in heaven. He emphasized the impact of Michael J. Fox as an inspirational figure and reflected on how “Back to the Future” had been a significant influence on his passion for music.
This wasn’t the first time Martin and Fox had performed together. They had previously collaborated during Coldplay gigs and also shared a duet at the gala for Fox’s Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in 2013. Chris Martin fondly recalled the first time they played together at a charity show and humorously mentioned how Fox recreated the disappearing hand scene from “Back to the Future” during their performance of “Earth Angel.”
The interview on “The Tonight Show” captured these heartfelt moments and showcased the deep connection between Chris Martin and Michael J. Fox.
