live4ever

I understand supply and demand. What I don't understand is why a band like Coldplay thinks it's ok. They know they can charge that much, but why would they want to? Coldplay's target market is prob fans that are 35 and under. The Stones charge that way because they know the 50+ year olds will pay it. As for U2, face it, Coldplay is not U2. U2 has twice the material and more older fans (with more disposable income). That's not to say Coldplay won't possibly been seen in the same light as U2 one day, I think that they will. If Coldplay is charging the same as an act that is 20 years older, what in the world will they charge when they reach that age? Bottom line, it's a slap in the face to the fans that have been loyal to them from the beginning.

I know this is my first post but take this for what you will. I'm guessing that the band does not read what is posted on here but I want to give my 2 cents anyway. I know it's been said God knows how many times before, but I've been a fan since the beginning. Parachutes is one of my all time favorite albums, and the ATL show I went to during that tour was one of the best shows I've ever been to. I've been to 3 of your shows and own all of your albums. That being said, why in God's good name are you charging over ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY DOLLARS A TICKET on this tour? I understand that Live Nation prob has a lot to do with this but I would find it very hard to believe that you do not have any control over the pricing. The last time you scheduled (and canceled) here in 05 (Birmingham, AL), I believe my tickets cost under 60 bucks a piece. Less than half what they do for this show! Like I said before, I find it hard to believe you would not have any control over this. I think it goes without saying that you are completely aware of what is going on and apparently you could care less. I find it beyond disgusting and I feel that you should all be completely ashamed of yourselves. You present yourselves as this humble, down to earth band, when in reality, you appear to be one of the greediest groups of my generation. People listen to music and go to shows to escape from some of life's everyday stresses. Why would you ever take advantage of that? It's funny that for all these years I could listen to your music and feel that you're some of the most thoughtful artists out there and now it all seems like a huge money making joke. I bought 2 pit tickets for last year's Radiohead show in ATL off of their fan site and it cost the same price as one of your tickets. To the fans out there that have bought a ticket for any of the recent tours, how do you feel comfortable with this?