Toronto Unplugged

Coldplay never intended to become England’s favorite band when their signature rock melodies ruled the charts throughout 2000. The Brit rock quartet — composed of Chris Martin (vocals/piano), Jon Buckland (guitar), Will Champion (drums), and Guy Berryman (bass) — yearned to mess around a bit, plucking their own acoustics for fun while attending the University College of London. All had been playing instruments since their early teens and had been influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, the Stone Roses, Neil Young, and My Bloody Valentine.

We’ve discussed before how British bands are revered in Toronto and Coldplay is no different.  They had the streets shut down when they made an appearance at the Edge, everyone engages in ’Coldplay spotting’ when they’re in town and their shows sell out in a heartbeat.

Morals of the story?  Don’t drive down Yonge Street when they’re scheduled to be on the radio, hangaround in Yorkville when they’re in town and be sitting by the phone 20 minutes before the tickets go on sale…just so you’re ready.

Stay tuned to The Edge and Toronto Unplugged for pre-sale information on Coldplay’s October 29th and 30th shows at the ACC.

Below is a great clip of Coldplay’s last trip to town.

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