12 Coldplay Months of 2010: MAY (8 Copies of ROADIE)

mrman78 · 23-12-2010, 06:27 PM

May was the month American Idol contestants covered 'The Scientist', Coldplay campaigned to save 6music, the much anticipated 'ROADIE' was delayed but eventually made it to us, Coldplay's fame soared, Glastonbury 2011 rumours began, Ash released 'Slash' footage, Roadie #43 debuted, the EMI drama continued and the Oracle delved into even more of our questions! So, let's get started!

MAY 2
American Idol: Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta cover Coldplay’s ‘The Scientist

American Idol stars Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta cover Coldplay’s ‘The Scientist.’

They gave the performance on Friday in Los Angeles for Oprah Winfrey’s No Phone Zone rally. Winfrey’s No Phone Zone is an initiative that encourages people to avoid talking and texting on their cell phones whilst driving.

YouTube- Kris Allen & Allison Iraheta Duet - The Scientist

MAY 14
Coldplay back campaign to save 6 Music as audience reaches 1m listeners

Coldplay have thrown their weight behind a campaign to save threatened BBC station 6 Music, Music Week have reported on their website. The band have lined up alongside the likes of La Roux, Sigur Ros, The Zutons and Delphic as the latest acts to back the digital service, which has been recommended for closure alongside the BBC Asian Network. Both stations' futures are now subject to a BBC Trust consultation process, which closes for submissions on May 25.

“We would like to voice our strong opposition to the dropping of 6 Music and the Asian network from the BBC’s roster,” Coldplay said in a statement. “We have noticed on our travels that two of the things which people most love about Britain are its musical output and the BBC. They’re both widely recognised as being second to none.”

Their efforts ultimately paid off as it was saved in July! GO COLDPLAY!!

MAY 14
'ROADIE: My Life on the Road with Coldplay' is Released!

After months of anticipation and a slight delay from it's original May 4th release date (MY BIRTHDAY!

) due to the volcanic ash fiasco, Matt McGuin's book "ROADIE: My Life on the Road with Coldplay" debuted!

The forum was a-buzz with discussion and reviews regarding the new book, which is a stonker!!

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53217

Matt also discussed the new book on 6music!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sqz8n

MAY 14
Coldplay 'will be back' at Glastonbury 2011?

And the rumours began! Starting May 14th, Micheal Eavis mentioned that Coldplay 'will be back' at Glastonbury 2011... However, that statement never became reality when the full line-up was announced. Later in the month, rumours were back (see May 24th entry!).

MAY 18
Coldplay 'almost as famous' as Barack Obama and Lady Gaga

Coldplay, Lily Allen and Susan Boyle rule the roost when it comes to combined Facebook, Twitter and YouTube followers, according to Famecount this week. Coldplay have 3.8 million Facebook fans, 2.8 million Twitter followers and more than70,000 YouTube subscribers according to Famecount.com, the world's first online media measurement service.

It gives the band a Famecount index of 57.9 per cent, making them just over half as popular as Barack Obama, who gets a 100 per cent fame count and the No.1 spot when it comes to online presence. Globally, Coldplay come 12th in the world as a social media entity.

MAY 24
Coldplay to Replace U2 at Glastonbury 2011?

After Bono busted his back, a flurry of articles were reporting Coldplay might replace U2 at Glastonbury 2011. Ultimately, it was not meant to be and the Gorillaz took the coveted spot.

MAY 24:
http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php...ticle&sid=7129

MAY 26:
http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php...ticle&sid=7131

MAY 26:
http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php...ticle&sid=7132

MAY 26
Ash release 'Slashed' movie footage starring Chris Martin & Jonny Buckland

Back in 2002 Ash made headlines with a DIY slasher movie they filmed on a camcorder whilst on tour. The film featured cameos from likes of Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland from Coldplay and the Foo Fighters Dave Grohl.

Written by Jed Shepherd, it was never completed and was stored away like the Ark. With their A- Z single series ongoing Ash decided to dig it out it of their archive and compiled a 5 minute version - featuring Coldplay and Charlotte Hatherley - to use as an alternative video for current single Binary - letter Q in the series - and released this week.

YouTube- Ash - Binary \| Slashed: The music video (Part 1)

And there we have it, a summary of May 2010! Happy Christmas everyone!!!

busybeeburns · 23-12-2010, 07:30 PM

thankyou, great May review!

maria_shiver · 23-12-2010, 07:35 PM

Yes Awesome Thanks!!!!

iduran20 · 23-12-2010, 08:55 PM

Good job!

I was between ROADIE: My Life on the Road with Coldplay and the Ash release 'Slashed' footage, but voted for Matt's book.

mrman78 · 23-12-2010, 09:56 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by busybeeburns;4627280
thankyou, great May review!

Thanks! It actually came out better than I was thinking since it was the first one I've done and wasn't sure about a few things!

JackZ · 23-12-2010, 10:00 PM

lemonentary my dear ford, lemonentary XD

Texasluvsjonny · 24-12-2010, 01:17 AM

Great review Marcus.
Jonny and Chrissy synchronized walking

Raphaele · 24-12-2010, 09:52 AM

thank you

Cyan Kat · 24-12-2010, 10:17 AM

I voted Slashed , I remember it was one of the first things that got me excited when I first joined

Chloe_Martin · 24-12-2010, 10:30 AM

slashed is awesome

howyousawtheworld · 24-12-2010, 03:44 PM

Posting my review later

BUT HOW DO YOU ADD A POLL?! I tick the 'add poll' box but it does nothing after that. Can someone help please!

mrman78 · 24-12-2010, 03:49 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by howyousawtheworld;4628875
Posting my review later

BUT HOW DO YOU ADD A POLL?! I tick the 'add poll' box but it does nothing after that. Can someone help please!

I had the same issue at first and asked in the lounge.

All you do is check the box at the bottom and put how many options you want when you are ready to submit your post. When you click submit, it will re-direct you to fill out your poll! It's really quite easy, but yeah I was confused too at first!

howyousawtheworld · 24-12-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrman78;4628885
I had the same issue at first and asked in the lounge.

All you do is check the box at the bottom and put how many options you want when you are ready to submit your post. When you click submit, it will re-direct you to fill out your poll! It's really quite easy, but yeah I was confused too at first!

Thanks mate!

jeremyy · 24-12-2010, 07:35 PM

like ittt good job

and i like the Slashed

mrman78 · 15-01-2011, 04:43 AM

Thanks!

23-12-2010, 07:35 PM	#3
maria_shiver FixChris & ChrissyGirls Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,606 My Mood: Location: near people, music, computer... Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Yes Awesome Thanks!!!! __________________ YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS MINE

23-12-2010, 09:56 PM	#5
mrman78 M A R C U S Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,000 My Mood: Location: Seattle, WA Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by busybeeburns;4627280 thankyou, great May review! Thanks! It actually came out better than I was thinking since it was the first one I've done and wasn't sure about a few things! __________________ Houston, TX: 28/1/2003; 25/2/2006; 18/11/2008; 22/7/2009; San Antonio, TX: 10/6/2009; Dallas, TX: 21/7/2009 - PIT!; Seattle, WA: 25/4/2012

23-12-2010, 10:00 PM	#6
JackZ Coldplayer Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,446 My Mood: Location: Florida, U.S.A Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	lemonentary my dear ford, lemonentary XD __________________ 8/5/11 Chicago at Lollapalooza

24-12-2010, 01:17 AM	#7
Texasluvsjonny Jonny's personal fluffer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,807 My Mood: Location: Livin' large in the Friends and Family room! Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 287 Times in 97 Posts	Great review Marcus. Jonny and Chrissy synchronized walking __________________ Houston-Austin-Dallas-Cleveland-Indy-Alpine Valley-Dallas-ACL Taping-Houston-Dallas-Milwaukee-Today Show-Chicago-Chicago-DC-Philly-Orlando-Ft.Lauderdale-Houston-Dallas-Birmingham-Indy-San Antonio-Dallas-Houston-Alpine Valley-London-London-Mexico City-Mexico City-Guadalajara-Monterrey-Chicago-ACL Taping- Austin-Today Show- L.A.-Dallas-Dallas-Houston-Houston-DC-DC-East Rutherford-Chicago-Chicago-Brooklyn... Jonny

24-12-2010, 09:52 AM	#8
Raphaele YOU take it Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 30,174 My Mood: Gender: Country: Seen CP: 19 times Fav. CP album: AROBTTH Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 159 Times in 115 Posts	thank you __________________ Paris - Rio de Janeiro - São Paulo - London Boat Trip - Pinkpop Landgraaf - Rock Werchter - Main Square Arras - Optimus Alive Lisbon - Oxegen Ireland - iTunes Festival London - Paris - Paris - London - Paris - Berlin - Zurich - Copenhagen - Stockholm - Paris - Hannover Thanks A-man! 19/12/10 - 20/12/10 - 09/06/11

23-12-2010, 07:30 PM	#2
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,343 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: 1,553 Thanked 940 Times in 422 Posts	thankyou, great May review! __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

23-12-2010, 08:55 PM	#4
iduran20 Imelda Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,786 My Mood: Location: Southern CA Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 7 Thanked 41 Times in 23 Posts	Good job! I was between ROADIE: My Life on the Road with Coldplay and the Ash release 'Slashed' footage, but voted for Matt's book. __________________ November 25, 2008, Honda Center in Anaheim,CA ; July 18, 2009, Home Depot Center in Carson,CA; and August 3, 2011, UCLA Tennis Center; February 9, 2012, Jimmy Kimmel in Los Angeles, CA; May 1, 2012, Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, CA= BEST days of my life! OH, and I wrote Viva La Vida!

24-12-2010, 10:17 AM	#9
Cyan Kat Meh Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 12,717 Location: Yorkshire Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 287 Thanked 123 Times in 90 Posts	I voted Slashed , I remember it was one of the first things that got me excited when I first joined __________________ I'm not a prophet or a stone age man, just a mortal with potential of a superman. Quote: Originally Posted by MaxRide;5120728 Do you only fart one frequency of light? tv's deep freeze david bowie lp's

24-12-2010, 10:30 AM	#10
Chloe_Martin Chrissy Bear <3 4evz Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4,065 My Mood: Location: CHRIS MARTIN'S BED Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	slashed is awesome __________________ Christopher's little princess The king of our land always comes out with the wise words of wisdom (chrissy bear) AND IT WAS ALL YELLOW LIGHTS GO OUT AND I CAN'T BE SAVED AND I WILL TRY TO FIX YOU I USED TO RULE THE WORLD BEST DAY EVER!!! Sunday 15th March2009, 7:15pm, Acer Arena Door 11 Section 11 Row H Seat 235 Buckin' Love will never fade

24-12-2010, 03:44 PM	#11
howyousawtheworld Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 6,753 Location: Scotland Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 52 Times in 31 Posts	Posting my review later BUT HOW DO YOU ADD A POLL?! I tick the 'add poll' box but it does nothing after that. Can someone help please!

24-12-2010, 03:49 PM	#12
mrman78 M A R C U S Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,000 My Mood: Location: Seattle, WA Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by howyousawtheworld;4628875 Posting my review later BUT HOW DO YOU ADD A POLL?! I tick the 'add poll' box but it does nothing after that. Can someone help please! I had the same issue at first and asked in the lounge. All you do is check the box at the bottom and put how many options you want when you are ready to submit your post. When you click submit, it will re-direct you to fill out your poll! It's really quite easy, but yeah I was confused too at first! __________________ Houston, TX: 28/1/2003; 25/2/2006; 18/11/2008; 22/7/2009; San Antonio, TX: 10/6/2009; Dallas, TX: 21/7/2009 - PIT!; Seattle, WA: 25/4/2012

24-12-2010, 04:02 PM	#13
howyousawtheworld Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 6,753 Location: Scotland Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 52 Times in 31 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by mrman78;4628885 I had the same issue at first and asked in the lounge. All you do is check the box at the bottom and put how many options you want when you are ready to submit your post. When you click submit, it will re-direct you to fill out your poll! It's really quite easy, but yeah I was confused too at first! Thanks mate!

24-12-2010, 07:35 PM	#14
jeremyy Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 7,499 My Mood: Location: in a stormy haze Gender: Country: Seen CP: 1 times Fav. CP album: AROBTTH Fav. CP song: warning sign Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 268 Thanked 1,379 Times in 608 Posts	like ittt good job and i like the Slashed

15-01-2011, 04:43 AM	#15
mrman78 M A R C U S Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,000 My Mood: Location: Seattle, WA Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	Thanks! __________________ Houston, TX: 28/1/2003; 25/2/2006; 18/11/2008; 22/7/2009; San Antonio, TX: 10/6/2009; Dallas, TX: 21/7/2009 - PIT!; Seattle, WA: 25/4/2012