Mimixxx Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Warm weather brings Coldplay Band will hand out free CDs at Lakewood Amphitheater Sunday Coldplay frontman Chris Martin doesn’t know if Michael Stipe will be on hand when Coldplay returns to Atlanta Sunday, but having R.E.M.’s lead singer sit in with Martin’s band back in 2005 was “a front man’s wet dream,” Martin says. One might imagine the admiration goes both ways, considering the triple-Grammy-winning, multimillion-selling success of Coldplay’s latest album, “Viva La Vida.” The extended tour that began almost a year ago to support the album brought Coldplay to Atlanta last November, and brings them back to perform at the Lakewood Amphitheater Sunday. In a recent telephone interview from Los Angeles, Martin talked about selling out arenas and the thunderstorm in the Abu Dhabi desert that greeted one of Coldplay’s recent outdoor concerts: “I think it was God telling us to shut up.” The free album you’re handing out at the concert, is it a download? It’s a physical album; it’s an actual CD. How primitive. It’s archaic, but it also looks very nice; it’s a nice present. It’s a way of saying thanks for liking Coldplay. Considering illegal downloads, don’t listeners already get enough free music? Anyone who is already at the concert has given us more than enough. In fact, we’re thinking about offering a free baby-sitting service. Speaking of baby-sitting, is Apple [his daughter with wife Gwyneth Paltrow] going to see her godfather Simon Pegg [who plays Scotty] in ‘Star Trek?’ She’s little bit too little I think. I read that your prep-school band the Rockin’ Honkies was booed. That’s a combination of two stories. I was in a band called the Rockin’ Honkies. We had no idea of what the word ‘honkie’ meant. We were in the middle-of-nowhere England. It was a rhythm and blues band. They were very popular. I was in another band at the same time. Called what? I can’t tell you that. I was booed and hissed. But recently there was a guy backstage at a Coldplay show, and I realized it was a kid from my school, and he was one of the kids who had booed me off. Did you confront him? I should have, but he was a little fat and a little bald, and a little drunken so I didn’t. I did, however, have his tires let down. What’s the deal with the gaffer’s tape on the fingers? Ah, you haven’t been paying attention. I’ve moved on to bracelets. It’s what all the soft rockers are wearing now. Is Coldplay a stadium rock band? No. Only U2, the Stones and Bruce Springsteen are stadium rockers. We could play a stadium, but no one would be there. http://www.accessatlanta.com/music/content/music/stories/2009/05/12/coldplay_lakewood_amphitheater.html?cxntlid=thbz_hm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxKels Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 :laugh3: free baby-sitting. Chris is hilarious, per usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KissesBirds Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 HAHA! Thanks Mich! I love Chris! :heart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 The interviewer was a bit of an ass though. "What's the deal with the tape?" :dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KissesBirds Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 The interviewer was a bit of an ass though. "What's the deal with the tape?" :dozey: :lol: Dufus! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Dufus! :lol: Has been ages since I heard that :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natster Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 The interviewer was a bit of an ass though. "What's the deal with the tape?" :dozey: I agree. Terrible interview, and questions - its always so evident when journo's try to get smart! Comparing Chris' responses to other interviews, I think he sounds short and irritated, but trying hard to be nice as usual. LOve him! He's so quick and witty. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniea89 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Called what? I can’t tell you that. I was booed and hissed. But recently there was a guy backstage at a Coldplay show, and I realized it was a kid from my school, and he was one of the kids who had booed me off. Did you confront him? I should have, but he was a little fat and a little bald, and a little drunken so I didn’t. I did, however, have his tires let down. Hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
but a dream Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 ^ Exactly :lol: Chris is now the frontman of Coldplay, and that guy is... a nothing. The interviewer is an ass though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplay_is_louve. Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 GOD i love him. :wacky:!!! hah! no one would be there. does he know this site exists? :laugh4:!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAM_87 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Great interview, Chris is awesome :D Warm weather brings Coldplay Considering illegal downloads, don’t listeners already get enough free music? Anyone who is already at the concert has given us more than enough. In fact, we’re thinking about offering a free baby-sitting service. Baha, i'll take that, i'm officially classifying myself as a baby for that one :P What’s the deal with the gaffer’s tape on the fingers? Ah, you haven’t been paying attention. I’ve moved on to bracelets. It’s what all the soft rockers are wearing now. :lol: Lol, and a bit of come-uppance to the interviewer too 'you haven't been paying attention' :P go Chris. Is Coldplay a stadium rock band? No. Only U2, the Stones and Bruce Springsteen are stadium rockers. We could play a stadium, but no one would be there. I definitely would, and i'm sure every person on this forum would be there to. :D EDIT: ^ ah damn you sorta said it before me lol. I took to long writing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Anyone who is already at the concert has given us more than enough. In fact, we’re thinking about offering a free baby-sitting service. they can take care of me whenever they want :lips: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melanieau Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Score! A baby sitting service! Except my kid would be mad as hell she wasn't going to get to see the show!! :lol: Thanks for posting Mich :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pris Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 @Lore :lol: fangirl :wacko: What’s the deal with the gaffer’s tape on the fingers? Ah, you haven’t been paying attention. I’ve moved on to bracelets. It’s what all the soft rockers are wearing now. Idiotic interviewer :dozey: But good on Chris for putting him in his place :smug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 @Lore :lol: fangirl :wacko: it's fun to be a fangirl, but just sometimes :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pris Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Mehhehe, do you have any fangirl time booked for this friday?? :dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarMonkey Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 ooooh...razor sharp wit there from Chris. imo, he handled the interview pretty well given the inane questions fielded at him. & what the hell's with the illegal downloads angle & CDs being archaic? :inquisitive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 @pris: I have to wake up really early to go to uni, I'll download the album and I'll put it on my ipod so I'll listen to it on my way to school :P :dance: and there's always time to be a fangirl :cheesy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pris Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Weeeeeeeeee :dance: It's too early for me, and my home's internet sucks so i'll just wait 'til the morning and download it at work :wacko:[/offtopic] And uhm... :uhoh: Nice Chrissy interview!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkids Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 hahaha its great to be a fangirl!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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