Neil Young calls Chris Martin worst rock singer ever

busybeeburns · 22-05-2007, 10:26 AM

SOMEWHERE IN THE VAST EMPTINESS OF CANADA -- Canadian rock musician Neil Young announced today that Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin was "the worst rock singer ever."

"The guy can't carry a tune," said famous caterwauler Young. "Have you ever heard a live Coldplay recording? Listening to his voice is like listening to a frightened cat trying to escape a pit bull by clawing its way up a chalkboard."

Young made his shocking statement while being interviewed on a Canadian public radio program no one listens to. The interview took place two years ago and only came to light this week when a bored Toronto Coldplay fan Googled "Chris Martin Canada" in hope that the singer was touring the country on his own.

"I was like, 'who the hell's Neil Young?'" said 23-year-old Wendy Schlatt. "Then I Googled him and I was like, 'Oh, it's that dude that looks like a scarecrow and can't sing.' And then I was like, 'Man, that screecher dissin' Chris is like when that Jimmy Carter guy was talkin' trash 'bout that Bush dude. Like, wasn't Carter the worst American president, like, ever?"

In related news, Al Gore today called John Kerry a pompous ass.

Source: http://gunsnbutter.typepad.com

mc_squared · 22-05-2007, 10:30 AM

I vaguely remember Neil Young dissing Coldplay on other occasions. Chris should cover "Jealous Guy" and dedicate it to him.

Plug_in_coldplaying · 22-05-2007, 10:34 AM

Like does anybody know Neil Young? j/k but how dares he?

Byron369 · 22-05-2007, 10:53 AM

No comments needed here.

Neil Young hasn't been one of those I listen to...so...

to him

dajrekshn · 22-05-2007, 01:17 PM

Neil Young has no need to be jealous,trust me. It could be only the other way around. Dissing other artists is another thing, but not knowing who Neil Young is shamefull for anyone who likes music, not something to brag about.

mc_squared · 22-05-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dajrekshn;2075061
Neil Young has no need to be jealous,trust me. It could be only the other way around. Dissing other artists is another thing, but not knowing who Neil Young is shamefull for anyone who likes music, not something to brag about.

There's a big difference between knowing who he is and knowing who makes the better music out of him and Coldplay. Furthermore, he should ashamed of himself for making such a comment in the first place. Certainly isn't likely to do his credibility any good, whatever way you look at it.

dajrekshn · 22-05-2007, 02:10 PM

i was reffering to the article and that girl's comment as well as some comments of some members here, nothing more. nor i have defended his dissing.

frostbitepanda · 22-05-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dajrekshn;2075073
i was reffering to the article and that girl's comment as well as some comments of some members here, nothing more. nor i have defended his dissing.

That comment was obviously fabricated by the magazine in order to make fun of Coldplay fans. The truth is, is that all Coldplay fans should at least have heard of Neil Young, because Chris often refers to him as the inspiration behind Yellow.

Gitta Rensolo · 22-05-2007, 07:58 PM

I really really respect and love Neil Young's music...but oh well it's funny that it's him who says something like that..

I don't give a damn anyways...if it's his opinion it's ok...

Alex22 · 22-05-2007, 08:21 PM

That article is clearly bogus. Someone's making a joke.

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interviewed on a Canadian public radio program no one listens to

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a bored Toronto Coldplay fan Googled "Chris Martin Canada" in hope that the singer was touring the country on his own.

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In related news, Al Gore today called John Kerry a pompous ass.

Clearly it's just a joke article.

A.

winigwl · 22-05-2007, 08:42 PM

hoo cares wat neil young says, chris is very good

winigwl · 22-05-2007, 08:43 PM

i also agree that is fake, i just read the title and then commented but after reading the article it definatley is fake

MrMagpie · 22-05-2007, 08:58 PM

Chris Martin will never be as big as Neil Young, ever.

mc_squared · 22-05-2007, 09:00 PM

In that case this thread should be locked before Mr. Young starts getting unwarranted hate mail!!

mc_squared · 22-05-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Briggins;2075387
Chris Martin will never be as big as Neil Young, ever.

Judging by the photo, I'd say that was a certainty!!

22-05-2007, 10:26 AM	#1
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,333 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 4 Thanks given: 1,548 Thanked 934 Times in 420 Posts	Neil Young calls Chris Martin worst rock singer ever SOMEWHERE IN THE VAST EMPTINESS OF CANADA -- Canadian rock musician Neil Young announced today that Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin was "the worst rock singer ever." "The guy can't carry a tune," said famous caterwauler Young. "Have you ever heard a live Coldplay recording? Listening to his voice is like listening to a frightened cat trying to escape a pit bull by clawing its way up a chalkboard." Young made his shocking statement while being interviewed on a Canadian public radio program no one listens to. The interview took place two years ago and only came to light this week when a bored Toronto Coldplay fan Googled "Chris Martin Canada" in hope that the singer was touring the country on his own. "I was like, 'who the hell's Neil Young?'" said 23-year-old Wendy Schlatt. "Then I Googled him and I was like, 'Oh, it's that dude that looks like a scarecrow and can't sing.' And then I was like, 'Man, that screecher dissin' Chris is like when that Jimmy Carter guy was talkin' trash 'bout that Bush dude. Like, wasn't Carter the worst American president, like, ever?" In related news, Al Gore today called John Kerry a pompous ass. Source: http://gunsnbutter.typepad.com __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

22-05-2007, 10:30 AM	#2
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I vaguely remember Neil Young dissing Coldplay on other occasions. Chris should cover "Jealous Guy" and dedicate it to him. __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

22-05-2007, 10:34 AM	#3
Plug_in_coldplaying 5:2 Hurts Like Heaven Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 25,633 My Mood: Location: Grays, Essex Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 65 Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Like does anybody know Neil Young? j/k but how dares he? __________________ Coldplay live 10 July 2005 Vienna Austria St. Polen Air 23 September 2008 Budapest Hungary Sports Arena 24 September 2008 Vienna Austria Wiener Stadthalle 19 September 2009 London UK Wembley Stadium 21 February 2012 London UK O2 Arena (Brit Awards) 16 September 2012 Prague Czech Republic Synot Tip Arena

22-05-2007, 10:53 AM	#4
Byron369 light and waves Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 15,553 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No comments needed here. Neil Young hasn't been one of those I listen to...so... to him __________________ http://uploadcentar.com/img18/7161dsc01447.jpg asking for direction can be TRICKY

22-05-2007, 01:17 PM	#5
dajrekshn Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,733 Location: in a talk show. Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Neil Young has no need to be jealous,trust me. It could be only the other way around. Dissing other artists is another thing, but not knowing who Neil Young is shamefull for anyone who likes music, not something to brag about. __________________ http://pages.sbcglobal.net/morningbell/pics/thom7.gif this will be on my videotape Currently: Nutz and sad.

22-05-2007, 02:00 PM	#6
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by dajrekshn;2075061 Neil Young has no need to be jealous,trust me. It could be only the other way around. Dissing other artists is another thing, but not knowing who Neil Young is shamefull for anyone who likes music, not something to brag about. There's a big difference between knowing who he is and knowing who makes the better music out of him and Coldplay. Furthermore, he should ashamed of himself for making such a comment in the first place. Certainly isn't likely to do his credibility any good, whatever way you look at it. __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

22-05-2007, 02:10 PM	#7
dajrekshn Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,733 Location: in a talk show. Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i was reffering to the article and that girl's comment as well as some comments of some members here, nothing more. nor i have defended his dissing. __________________ http://pages.sbcglobal.net/morningbell/pics/thom7.gif this will be on my videotape Currently: Nutz and sad.

22-05-2007, 03:34 PM	#8
frostbitepanda Grrr... Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,778 Location: atlanta Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by dajrekshn;2075073 i was reffering to the article and that girl's comment as well as some comments of some members here, nothing more. nor i have defended his dissing. That comment was obviously fabricated by the magazine in order to make fun of Coldplay fans. The truth is, is that all Coldplay fans should at least have heard of Neil Young, because Chris often refers to him as the inspiration behind Yellow. __________________ http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...rachutes-1.png here i lie on my own in a separate sky coldplay / sigur rós / death cab for cutie '05 coldplay / sigur rós / the flaming lips/ sufjan stevens / joanna newsom '06 arcade fire / rufus wainwright '07 radiohead / coldplay '08 flight of the conchords / bon iver / bonnaroo / black moth super rainbow / fleet foxes / the flaming lips / yo la tengo / grizzly bear / mayer hawthorne / andrew bird / the dirty projectors / sts9 / dan auerbach '09

22-05-2007, 07:58 PM	#9
Gitta Rensolo -1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 44,317 My Mood: Location: sleeping in a sidewalk with a Burger King crown Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I really really respect and love Neil Young's music...but oh well it's funny that it's him who says something like that.. I don't give a damn anyways...if it's his opinion it's ok... __________________ keine Zeit, in Echtzeit Die Musik ist aus und ist immernoch da

22-05-2007, 08:21 PM	#10
Alex22 Coldplayer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,197 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	That article is clearly bogus. Someone's making a joke. : Quote: interviewed on a Canadian public radio program no one listens to : Quote: a bored Toronto Coldplay fan Googled "Chris Martin Canada" in hope that the singer was touring the country on his own. : Quote: In related news, Al Gore today called John Kerry a pompous ass. Clearly it's just a joke article. A.

22-05-2007, 08:42 PM	#11
winigwl Coldplayer Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,169 My Mood: Location: new jersey Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hoo cares wat neil young says, chris is very good

22-05-2007, 08:43 PM	#12
winigwl Coldplayer Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,169 My Mood: Location: new jersey Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i also agree that is fake, i just read the title and then commented but after reading the article it definatley is fake

22-05-2007, 08:58 PM	#13
MrMagpie Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 26,887 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Chris Martin will never be as big as Neil Young, ever.

22-05-2007, 09:00 PM	#14
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	In that case this thread should be locked before Mr. Young starts getting unwarranted hate mail!! __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

22-05-2007, 09:01 PM	#15
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Briggins;2075387 Chris Martin will never be as big as Neil Young, ever. Judging by the photo, I'd say that was a certainty!! __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html