In a heartwarming and surreal moment, Coldplay’s frontman, Chris Martin, opened up about the joy of sharing the stage with Hollywood icon Michael J. Fox, calling the experience “so trippy” and “like being 7 and being in heaven.” The Coldplay singer revealed his excitement during a recent interview, where he reflected on what it meant to him to perform alongside the Back to the Future star.
A Special On-Stage Collaboration
Chris Martin and Michael J. Fox first teamed up for a performance back in 2016, when Fox joined Coldplay on stage during a concert in New Jersey. The duo performed iconic hits from the Back to the Future soundtrack, including “Earth Angel” and “Johnny B. Goode,” sending fans into a nostalgic frenzy. For Martin, who grew up idolizing Fox’s role as Marty McFly, it was a moment he’ll never forget.
“Getting to play those songs with him was just unbelievable,” Martin said. “It was like being transported back to my childhood, where Back to the Future was everything. It’s trippy to be on stage with someone you grew up watching.”
Childhood Hero Meets Rock Star
Martin admitted that he had been a huge fan of Fox since he was a kid, and the chance to play music together felt like something out of a dream. “When I was seven, I used to watch Back to the Future on repeat,” Martin recalled with a smile. “To actually be there, performing with Michael J. Fox, it felt like being in heaven.”
Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the 1990s, is known for his optimism and resilience in the face of his condition. Despite his health challenges, he has continued to make occasional appearances, and his performance with Coldplay was no exception.
“It was so inspiring to see him out there,” Martin shared. “He’s got such an amazing spirit, and to share that moment with him was one of the highlights of my career.”
A Shared Love for Music and Movies
What made the performance even more special for Martin was the unique connection between music and film that Back to the Future represents. “That movie and its music have been a part of my life since I was a kid,” he said. “Getting to relive that with Michael on stage—it’s hard to put into words how much it means.”
Fans of both Coldplay and Back to the Future have praised the collaboration, with many calling it an unforgettable moment that blended the best of both worlds: Hollywood nostalgia and live music magic.
A Magical Moment Fans Won’t Forget
For fans, seeing their favorite rock star perform alongside a beloved movie icon was like something out of a dream. “It’s not every day you see two legends from different worlds come together like that,” one fan commented online.
As Chris Martin continues to tour and bring joy to audiences worldwide, he says moments like this remind him why he fell in love with music in the first place. “It’s about those magical connections,” he said. “When music and memories come together, that’s when the real magic happens.”
For Coldplay fans and Back to the Future enthusiasts alike, the Martin-Fox collaboration will be cherished for years to come.