Chris Martin fulfils dad's dream
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Chris Martin fulfilled his father's lifelong dream by introducing him to Olivia Newton John.
The Coldplay frontman's dad Anthony Martin was delighted to meet the 'Grease' star while the band were touring her native Australia because he is a life-long fan.
Chris said: "When I was a kid my dad would make me listen to Olivia Newton John in the car all the time.
"He's always been a massive fan and the main reason he comes on tour with us to Australia is on the off chance she might be there and he'd get to meet her.
"And for the first time on this trip, she was and I set up a breakfast for them. My dad said afterwards, 'Son, you've made a lifelong dream for me.'
"That was so cool to hear from him. It may have taken 32 years but I felt so happy and proud."
As well as making his dad happy, Chris also arranged for his four-year-old daughter Apple to receive a phone call from her favourite TV characters The Wiggles - an Australian children's pop group.
He then returned the favour by performing their biggest hit 'Fruit Salad' during Coldplay's concert at the Acer Arena in Sydney.
While Chris has been helping his family speak to their heroes, he has been left disappointed by one of his.
The 'Viva La Vida' singer tried to get tickets for Michael Jackson's 50-date 'This Is It' London residency but was left disappointed as it is sold out.
He explained: "I was looking at it on the internet and thought, 'I'd better buy some for myself' and I couldn't. They were totally sold out.
"To sell out like that is a testament to talent. It is just amazing to sell out 50 shows in one city in a big arena. It's the biggest comeback since Lazarus - but not for me."
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