Chris Martin reveals he 'almost missed his first Glastonbury performance' in 1999 as he gears up to headline the iconic festival for the FIFTH time
Daily MailColdplay are gearing up to headline Glastonbury for the fifth time this weekend - but frontman Chris Martin has recalled when they nearly missed their very first gig at the iconic festival in 1999. The British group - who formed in London in 1997 with Chris, lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer and percussionist Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey - will make history by headlining at Worthy Farm on Saturday night. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has recalled when the band nearly missed their very first gig at the iconic Glastonbury festival in 1999 'I don't think I thought about the wider, how wild it was. Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion pictured back in 1999 The songwriter and lead singer confirmed the Glastonbury experience was a game-changer Chris explained even when the festival is not on, he stays at the family's Somerset farm and remains close with all of the Eavis gang.
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