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Roadie

My Life On The Road With Coldplay

Matt McGinn

Portico

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ISBN: 9781907554292

Price: £9.99

Publication date: 6 January 2011

ISBN: 9781906032654

Price: £14.99

Publication date: 4 May 2010

Category: Music

‘He’s been part of the Coldplay family since day one, we love him.’ COLDPLAY ‘A funny, honest, absorbing account from an unseen member of the World’s biggest band.’ SIMON PEGG Longtime Coldplay roadie Matt has taken almost every step with the band over a decade of world tours and 40 million (and counting) record sales. In this, his first book, he reveals what life is like behind the scenes at the pinnacle of rock ‘n’ roll touring. As Coldplay move from club gigs to arenas and stadiums worldwide, Matt goes with them; faking it as a band member on US chat shows, flirting with Kylie, saving a life on a French motorway and even pitching in with the odd guitar riff in the studio. Roadie provides the definitive glimpse of backstage life. Tales of hurricanes and heatwaves, helicopter chases and private jets, plectrum hunters and projectiles all come together as Matt explains in his unique way – and regardless of the mountain (and gear) to move – that the show must always, always go on.

ABOUT THE Author

Matt is a full-time roadie for the band Coldplay, and a key member of its touring force and trusted friend. He was present during the recording of the last two albums, and has circled the globe many, many times.

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