12 Coldplay Months of 2010: MAY (8 Copies of ROADIE)

[mrman78]

May was the month American Idol contestants covered 'The Scientist', Coldplay campaigned to save 6music, the much anticipated 'ROADIE' was delayed but eventually made it to us, Coldplay's fame soared, Glastonbury 2011 rumours began, Ash released 'Slash' footage, Roadie #43 debuted, the EMI drama continued and the Oracle delved into even more of our questions! So, let's get started!

 

 

MAY 2

American Idol: Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta cover Coldplay’s ‘The Scientist

 

American Idol stars Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta cover Coldplay’s ‘The Scientist.’

 

They gave the performance on Friday in Los Angeles for Oprah Winfrey’s No Phone Zone rally. Winfrey’s No Phone Zone is an initiative that encourages people to avoid talking and texting on their cell phones whilst driving.

 

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsDdz5mQS7Y&feature=player_embedded]YouTube- Kris Allen & Allison Iraheta Duet - The Scientist[/ame]

 

 

 

MAY 14

Coldplay back campaign to save 6 Music as audience reaches 1m listeners

 

Coldplay have thrown their weight behind a campaign to save threatened BBC station 6 Music, Music Week have reported on their website. The band have lined up alongside the likes of La Roux, Sigur Ros, The Zutons and Delphic as the latest acts to back the digital service, which has been recommended for closure alongside the BBC Asian Network. Both stations' futures are now subject to a BBC Trust consultation process, which closes for submissions on May 25.

 

“We would like to voice our strong opposition to the dropping of 6 Music and the Asian network from the BBC’s roster,” Coldplay said in a statement. “We have noticed on our travels that two of the things which people most love about Britain are its musical output and the BBC. They’re both widely recognised as being second to none.”

 

 

Their efforts ultimately paid off as it was saved in July! GO COLDPLAY!! :nice:

 

 

 

MAY 14

'ROADIE: My Life on the Road with Coldplay' is Released!

 

After months of anticipation and a slight delay from it's original May 4th release date (MY BIRTHDAY! :)) due to the volcanic ash fiasco, Matt McGuin's book "ROADIE: My Life on the Road with Coldplay" debuted!

 

 

The forum was a-buzz with discussion and reviews regarding the new book, which is a stonker!!

 

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53217

 

 

Matt also discussed the new book on 6music!

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sqz8n

 

 

 

MAY 14

Coldplay 'will be back' at Glastonbury 2011?

 

And the rumours began! Starting May 14th, Micheal Eavis mentioned that Coldplay 'will be back' at Glastonbury 2011... However, that statement never became reality when the full line-up was announced. Later in the month, rumours were back (see May 24th entry!).

 

 

 

 

MAY 18

Coldplay 'almost as famous' as Barack Obama and Lady Gaga

 

Coldplay, Lily Allen and Susan Boyle rule the roost when it comes to combined Facebook, Twitter and YouTube followers, according to Famecount this week. Coldplay have 3.8 million Facebook fans, 2.8 million Twitter followers and more than70,000 YouTube subscribers according to Famecount.com, the world's first online media measurement service.

 

 

It gives the band a Famecount index of 57.9 per cent, making them just over half as popular as Barack Obama, who gets a 100 per cent fame count and the No.1 spot when it comes to online presence. Globally, Coldplay come 12th in the world as a social media entity.

 

 

 

MAY 24

Coldplay to Replace U2 at Glastonbury 2011?

 

After Bono busted his back, a flurry of articles were reporting Coldplay might replace U2 at Glastonbury 2011. Ultimately, it was not meant to be and the Gorillaz took the coveted spot.

 

MAY 24:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7129

 

MAY 26:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7131

 

MAY 26:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7132

 

 

 

MAY 26

Ash release 'Slashed' movie footage starring Chris Martin & Jonny Buckland

 

Back in 2002 Ash made headlines with a DIY slasher movie they filmed on a camcorder whilst on tour. The film featured cameos from likes of Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland from Coldplay and the Foo Fighters Dave Grohl.

 

Written by Jed Shepherd, it was never completed and was stored away like the Ark. With their A- Z single series ongoing Ash decided to dig it out it of their archive and compiled a 5 minute version - featuring Coldplay and Charlotte Hatherley - to use as an alternative video for current single Binary - letter Q in the series - and released this week.

 

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJrtkfRjSjQ&feature=player_embedded]YouTube- Ash - Binary | Slashed: The music video (Part 1)[/ame]

 

In addition, on May 27th, Tim Wheeler talked with Coldplay.com about the flick:

 

http://coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=626

 

 

 

MAY 28

Coldplaying Roadie #43 - Blog #1 (a new Roadie is born...!)

 

BLOG #1:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7136

 

BLOG #2:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7139

 

 

 

MAY 2010

The Oracle Updates for May 2010

 

The Oracle answered many of our questions in May. Here is a collection of Coldplaying's round-ups for May 2010!

 

MAY 2:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7110

 

MAY 5:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7113

 

MAY 9:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7115

 

MAY 12:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7118

 

MAY 14:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7120

 

MAY 18:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7124

 

MAY 19:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7126

 

MAY 22:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7127

 

MAY 25:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7130

 

MAY 27:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7134

 

 

 

MAY 2010

EMI Troubles continue... May 2010 Updates

 

EMI troubles continued into May, which began with Guy Hands being given 12 days to save EMI or risk losing control of the troubled music group...

 

MAY 2:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7109

 

MAY 5:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7112

 

MAY 8:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7114

 

MAY 10:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7117

 

MAY 15:

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7122

 

 

And there we have it, a summary of May 2010! Happy Christmas everyone!!!

[busybeeburns]

thankyou, great May review! :D

[maria_shiver]

Yes Awesome Thanks!!!!

[iduran20]

Good job! :)

 

I was between ROADIE: My Life on the Road with Coldplay and the Ash release 'Slashed' footage, but voted for Matt's book. :)

[mrman78]

thankyou, great May review! :D

 

Thanks! It actually came out better than I was thinking since it was the first one I've done and wasn't sure about a few things! :)

[JackZ]

lemonentary my dear ford, lemonentary XD

[Texasluvsjonny]

Great review Marcus.

Jonny and Chrissy synchronized walking :awesome:

[Raphaele]

thank you:)

[Cyan Kat]

I voted Slashed , I remember it was one of the first things that got me excited when I first joined :awesome:

[Chloe_Martin]

slashed is awesome

[Guest howyousawtheworld]

Posting my review later

 

BUT HOW DO YOU ADD A POLL?! I tick the 'add poll' box but it does nothing after that. Can someone help please!

[mrman78]

Posting my review later

 

BUT HOW DO YOU ADD A POLL?! I tick the 'add poll' box but it does nothing after that. Can someone help please!

 

I had the same issue at first and asked in the lounge.

 

All you do is check the box at the bottom and put how many options you want when you are ready to submit your post. When you click submit, it will re-direct you to fill out your poll! It's really quite easy, but yeah I was confused too at first!

[Guest howyousawtheworld]

I had the same issue at first and asked in the lounge.

 

All you do is check the box at the bottom and put how many options you want when you are ready to submit your post. When you click submit, it will re-direct you to fill out your poll! It's really quite easy, but yeah I was confused too at first!

 

Thanks mate!

[jeremyy]

like ittt good job :D and i like the Slashed :D

[mrman78]

Thanks! :)