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- Michael J. Fox makes surprise appearance with Coldplay (newsbreak.com)
During an unexpected moment at the Glastonbury Festival, Michael J. Fox joined Coldplay on stage, strumming the guitar to the tune of “Fix You.” Captured by the BBC, a partner of CBS News, the footage reveals Chris Martin shining a spotlight on the beloved “Back to the Future” star, who, seated in a wheelchair, skillfully played the guitar on his lap.
Chris Martin shared with the audience that Michael J. Fox was a significant influence on the formation of Coldplay.
“The main reason we’re in a band is because of watching ‘Back to the Future,’” Martin expressed, recognizing Fox as a forever hero and a phenomenal human being. This heartfelt moment marked not the first collaboration between Fox and the band, as they had previously shared the stage in 2016 for a rendition of “Johnny B.
Goode.”
In a 2022 conversation with Kelly Clarkson, Martin reminisced how watching Fox perform the Chuck Berry classic in the iconic 1985 film motivated him to start a music career. Furthermore, Fox paid homage to Coldplay on social media, celebrating the band’s era and thanking them for their hospitality and support during the Glastonbury performance, describing the experience as nothing short of spectacular.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 at the youthful age of 29, Fox has been open about his struggle with the condition, which is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremors, and challenges with coordination, as detailed by the National Institutes of Health. Despite the hardships, Fox remains a vocal advocate for Parkinson’s research and has shared personal insights into his life with the disease, highlighting the journey of living with it for over three decades.
Fox’s candid recounting of his experiences and his determination to fight against Parkinson’s through his foundation is an inspiration. Since revealing his diagnosis publicly in 1998, he has tirelessly worked towards raising awareness and funding for research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has amassed over $1.5 billion for Parkinson’s research to date.
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