Coldplay To Take U2's Glastonbury Slot?

Rockers Coldplay have reportedly been approached to take over U2's headlining slot at the famed Glastonbury festival - after frontman Bono underwent emergency spinal surgery on Friday (21 May).

Organisers of the UK's leading music festival are rushing to find a possible replacement for the Beautiful Day hitmakers after Bono injured his back while preparing for the band's 360 Degree world tour.

Chris Martin and his bandmates are currently working on their next album after wrapping up their Viva La Vida trek - but are said to be considering Glastonbury boss Michael Eavis' offer to play the festival next month.

Bono, 50, is said to be recuperating under the care of a sports injury specialist and a neurosurgeon.

U2 have scrapped the first show of their North American tour and are expected to make further cancellations due to Bono's back problems.

Thanks for the report to Contactmusic.com.

Comments

[withoutanyname]

not Coldplay again...

[Grohlism]

Yeah, I hate Coldplay. Glastobury's line-up this year is crap anyway.

[Higgzy]

I wonder what else they'd "Take" from U2 given the chance...

[THE BULGE]

I spose Bono has hurt his back by carrying the whole world on his shoulders :P

[Deflection]

Much better.

[Kejeza]

THE BULGE wrote:

I spose Bono has hurt his back by carrying the whole world on his shoulders :P

Haha probably, U2 is my favorite band and them having to postpone the rest of their tour sucks, I saw them on opening night in Chicago. I have seen Paul McCartney, Ringo, and other great artists, I have to say that absolutely no one can touch U2's live shows or stage presence. There is no metaphorical "replacement" for U2. Coldplay cannot possible fill that void so Glastonbury will definitely not be half the show it would have been with U2...thats for sure.