Fresh from Live8, Coldplay arrived on a rainy night in Bolton to prove they have made it as one of the world's biggest rock bands.
With his make poverty history campaigning, front man Chris Martin has already proved his credentials as one of the most politically motivated performers in modern pop.
Last night he came to the Reebok Stadium to prove he could cut it in the rock stakes too.Just six years ago this mild-mannered foursome stumbled on to the British music scene as one of the most unlikely super groups in history. With their shy style, ordinary clothes and awkward manner, they could easily have been dismissed as a group of geeky wannabees.
Now, after performing as one of the headline acts at history's biggest concert, Live8, and having taken America by storm they have finally got the last laugh.
Of course, Chris Martin's marriage to A List Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow helped to boost their fame somewhat.
Last night, despite a long wait in the pouring rain and the mother of all traffic jams, thousands of eager fans couldn't wait to see their heroes sing live. Although even Martin himself doesn't quite seem to believe his new rock star status gasping "I can't believe you waited for us," to the crowd as he leapt on to the stage.
It is only fitting they should chose the song Politik as one of their opening numbers. However, they soon showed they know how to have a good time as well, launching into crowd pleasers with Yellow and recent hit single Speed of Sound.
It's fair to say not everyone is totally enamoured of Coldplay and their right-on political message. But you really have to see them live to appreciate their rousing blend of rock.
Truly a great British band in the making.
Source: manchesteronline
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