Roadie: My Life On The Road With Coldplay
By (Author) Matt McGinn
HarperCollins Publishers
Portico
5th May 2011
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
782.421660922
Paperback
288
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 20mm
313g
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.
'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.
"He's been part of the family since day one, and we love him." Coldplay"
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.