But instead he chose to forge his own path… We know him as the guy who turned down being in a band with us.” Then out walks Corden, sporting A Head Full of Dreams T-shirt (hit that merch booth, fans). First, Martin - who’d recently appeared on Carpool Karaoke - delivered a totally fictitious intro about Corden being Coldplay’s long-lost member: “We all thought was the most talented member. 21, the band invited out the Late Late Show host to honor Prince with a cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” strumming an acoustic rendition a la Sinead O’Connor’s. James Corden Joins in a Prince TributeĪt Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl on Aug. Sunday night at #ColdplayLA (– photo posted by Coldplay on at 9:51pm PDTģ.

If you don’t cry, your eyes have problems. Note the flashing LED bracelets as the crowd roars in approval. “That’s the most wonderful gesture of love I’ve ever heard.” Then, in Las Vegas, a young couple was invited onstage, where the guy delivered a beautiful tribute to his lady love and dropped to one knee to propose. In New Jersey, Martin relayed another request himself: “This is for a woman who just yesterday gave her bone marrow to save her daughter,” the singer-guitarist explained. Each set also featured a “Fan Dedication Song,” previously requested via Instagram video clips, which appeared on the screen overhead. Locals were shown waving flags and introducing Coldplay in their native languages. Upon entering the arenas, concertgoers were gifted an LED wristband and a button that reads “Love.” A video kicked off each night, illustrating every country the band has visited so far on tour. They’ve won over the hearts and minds of the everyman and -woman, and those fans played a key role in Coldplay’s send-off shows. The Chainsmokers Are Working With Coldplay’s Chris Martin: Watchįrom tots to grannies, Coldplay has developed an intriguing core base by transforming otherwise casual music fans into Coldplay lifers. As Coldplay prepares for its final 2016 dates - a handful of November and December shows in Australia and New Zealand - here are the biggest highlights from the journey so far.

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