Coldplay to headline Super Bowl 50 halftime show (1 Viewer)

[Deamon]

Will be announced at halftime. Seems like a strange selection for such an iconic (numbered) SB. Who's excited/dreading it?

 

[Ghost Rider]

Coldplay is a solid band with some good songs; I can live with it.

 

[mr roboto]

I like Coldplay. They have some fairy orchestral songs that might be great on the SB stage.

 

[The General]

I'll vote "Yes" no exclamation mark though.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass were booked?

 

[Ghost Rider]

I like Coldplay. They have some fairy orchestral songs that might be great on the SB stage.

Agreed. Paradise will sound cool with those big harmonies, as will Viva la Vida.

 

[beef]

Coldsore shouldn't be playing with anything

 

[satch]

Will they be playing "If I Could Fly" by Joe Satriani?

(https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UvB9Pj9Znsw)

 

[Biabreakable]

I don't understand why anyone would like their music.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

They suck but it'll be a good time for me to go take a piss and get more snacks

 

[FUBAR]

Not my ideal choice but could be worse.

 

[BoulderBob]

Probably not the most uptempo, but they are more talented then most of the lip driving lip syncing , pr created jokes that have had that slot in the past twenty years. I think Chris Martin is a musical genius, even if I don't really love his music, but it's not bad at all.

 

[The General]

I don't understand why anyone would like their music.

It's weird when people all don't like the same things.

 

[T J]

I don't understand why anyone would like their music.

I don't understand why anyone wouldn't.

 

[shady inc]

Coldplay is boring

 

[T J]

They suck but it'll be a good time for me to go take a piss and get more snacks

No they don't. Not even close.

 

[Deamon]

I bet Adele comes out for a song.

 

[Insein]

In danger of putting the audience to sleep for the 2nd half.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

They suck but it'll be a good time for me to go take a piss and get more snacks

No they don't. Not even close.

Dull boring band...in the U2/Arcade Fire tier of bands that just suck. No real redeeming qualities. I guess they're ok for playing at a doctors office or something where you want people to know there's music on but not really pay any attention to it

 

[cubbie5150]

Mehhhh....but an extended food/beer/call of nature break means I won't have to watch it.

 

[Biabreakable]

I don't understand why anyone would like their music.

I don't understand why anyone wouldn't.

Their music is less exciting than Enya.

 

[FUBAR]

They suck but it'll be a good time for me to go take a piss and get more snacks

No they don't. Not even close.

Dull boring band...in the U2/Arcade Fire tier of bands that just suck. No real redeeming qualities. I guess they're ok for playing at a doctors office or something where you want people to know there's music on but not really pay any attention to it

always love it when people say one of the great bands of all time sucks. (U2 did get much worse than their best, but none of those bands "suck")

 

[Buffaloes]

I don't understand why anyone would like their music.

I don't understand why anyone wouldn't.

Their music is less exciting than Enya.

Coldplay or Enya would be better than the drek rolled out the past few years

 

[The Captain]

"You know how I know you're gay? You like cold play."

 

[Ghost Rider]

They suck but it'll be a good time for me to go take a piss and get more snacks

No they don't. Not even close.

Dull boring band...in the U2/Arcade Fire tier of bands that just suck. No real redeeming qualities. I guess they're ok for playing at a doctors office or something where you want people to know there's music on but not really pay any attention to it

always love it when people say one of the great bands of all time sucks. (U2 did get much worse than their best, but none of those bands "suck")

U2 is one of the best bands ever.

Coldplay has their fair share of good songs, and Arcade Fire is really good (despite their last album being largely unmemorable).

 

[bud29]

Is pentatonix a dark horse for SB 51?

ETA: Also, a "meh" option is needed in the poll.

 

[timbrah_ho]

who?

 

[T J]

They suck but it'll be a good time for me to go take a piss and get more snacks

No they don't. Not even close.

Dull boring band...in the U2/Arcade Fire tier of bands that just suck. No real redeeming qualities. I guess they're ok for playing at a doctors office or something where you want people to know there's music on but not really pay any attention to it

You certainly have a right to be wrong about your opinion and you're exercising that right so kudos to you.

 

[MNTom]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

 

[AnonymousBob]

Incredibly boring and safe selection. I despise it but I understand it.

They should think outside the box a bit and maybe have cirque de solei or something along those lines.

 

[Ghost Rider]

In regards to "popular" rock bands, Muse or Foo Fighters would have been much better choices.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

Maybe 3/4 of people in Minnesota. But in the settled, modern world most people are aware of a band as big as Coldplay, whether they like them or not.

 

[MNTom]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

Maybe 3/4 of people in Minnesota. But in the settled, modern world most people are aware of a band as big as Coldplay, whether they like them or not.

Nope Coldplay is a band that people 20-45 may know. About 25% of the overall viewing audience.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Was Reo Speedwagon not available?

 

[Judge Smails]

Terrible. Just terrible.

 

[T J]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

Maybe 3/4 of people in Minnesota. But in the settled, modern world most people are aware of a band as big as Coldplay, whether they like them or not.

Yep - one the biggest bands on the planet.

 

[The General]

They have sold something like 90 million albums.

 

[MNTom]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

Maybe 3/4 of people in Minnesota. But in the settled, modern world most people are aware of a band as big as Coldplay, whether they like them or not.

Yep - one the biggest bands on the planet.

Being known by 25% is not a bad thing. I am 53 and know who Coldplay is. But if I ask 100 other people over 45, maybe 5 would even have heard of them. It's not a knock on them, it's just reality. I also didn't say it was a bad choice. Most of the halftime shows have not lived up to expectations. The best in my opinion have been Prince and Bruno Mars.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

Maybe 3/4 of people in Minnesota. But in the settled, modern world most people are aware of a band as big as Coldplay, whether they like them or not.

Nope Coldplay is a band that people 20-45 may know. About 25% of the overall viewing audience.

Even if you're correct about the 20-45 age bracket (you aren't), didn't you just name the largest group of people that will be watching? The group of people that the majority of the advertising during the SB is geared towards?

 

[AnonymousBob]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

Maybe 3/4 of people in Minnesota. But in the settled, modern world most people are aware of a band as big as Coldplay, whether they like them or not.

Yep - one the biggest bands on the planet.

Being known by 25% is not a bad thing. I am 53 and know who Coldplay is. But if I ask 100 other people over 45, maybe 5 would even have heard of them. It's not a knock on them, it's just reality. I also didn't say it was a bad choice. Most of the halftime shows have not lived up to expectations. The best in my opinion have been Prince and Bruno Mars.

I think you're severely underestimating how popular Coldplay is and/or how long they've been around. A LOT of 45+ year old folk have at least heard of them.

 

[MNTom]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

Maybe 3/4 of people in Minnesota. But in the settled, modern world most people are aware of a band as big as Coldplay, whether they like them or not.

Yep - one the biggest bands on the planet.

Being known by 25% is not a bad thing. I am 53 and know who Coldplay is. But if I ask 100 other people over 45, maybe 5 would even have heard of them. It's not a knock on them, it's just reality. I also didn't say it was a bad choice. Most of the halftime shows have not lived up to expectations. The best in my opinion have been Prince and Bruno Mars.

Been around about 20 yearsI think you're severely underestimating how popular Coldplay is and/or how long they've been around. A LOT of 45+ year old folk have at least heard of them.

 

[AnonymousBob]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

Maybe 3/4 of people in Minnesota. But in the settled, modern world most people are aware of a band as big as Coldplay, whether they like them or not.

Yep - one the biggest bands on the planet.

Being known by 25% is not a bad thing. I am 53 and know who Coldplay is. But if I ask 100 other people over 45, maybe 5 would even have heard of them. It's not a knock on them, it's just reality. I also didn't say it was a bad choice. Most of the halftime shows have not lived up to expectations. The best in my opinion have been Prince and Bruno Mars.

Been around about 20 yearsI think you're severely underestimating how popular Coldplay is and/or how long they've been around. A LOT of 45+ year old folk have at least heard of them.

You think a lot of folk who were in their 20's and 30's when Coldplay was becoming huge wouldn't have at least been aware of the band?

 

[MNTom]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

Maybe 3/4 of people in Minnesota. But in the settled, modern world most people are aware of a band as big as Coldplay, whether they like them or not.

Yep - one the biggest bands on the planet.

Being known by 25% is not a bad thing. I am 53 and know who Coldplay is. But if I ask 100 other people over 45, maybe 5 would even have heard of them. It's not a knock on them, it's just reality. I also didn't say it was a bad choice. Most of the halftime shows have not lived up to expectations. The best in my opinion have been Prince and Bruno Mars.

Been around about 20 yearsI think you're severely underestimating how popular Coldplay is and/or how long they've been around. A LOT of 45+ year old folk have at least heard of them.

I don't think I am underestimating them. To put it in perspective, I also think AC/DC would be around 50%. And I would put Journey around the same 25% as Coldplay

 

[T J]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

Maybe 3/4 of people in Minnesota. But in the settled, modern world most people are aware of a band as big as Coldplay, whether they like them or not.

Yep - one the biggest bands on the planet.

Being known by 25% is not a bad thing. I am 53 and know who Coldplay is. But if I ask 100 other people over 45, maybe 5 would even have heard of them. It's not a knock on them, it's just reality. I also didn't say it was a bad choice. Most of the halftime shows have not lived up to expectations. The best in my opinion have been Prince and Bruno Mars.

Been around about 20 yearsI think you're severely underestimating how popular Coldplay is and/or how long they've been around. A LOT of 45+ year old folk have at least heard of them.

I don't think I am underestimating them. To put it in perspective, I also think AC/DC would be around 50%. And I would put Journey around the same 25% as Coldplay

Silly to quibble over who the Super Bowl act is, but Journey would be north of 75% recognition.

 

[knowledge dropper]

Obvious choice was an iconic American Band. Just imagine how crazy those Bengals fans would go when a reunited GNR plays that opening riff to "Welcome to the Jungle" with the Bengals up by 14 at the half.

 

[FUBAR]

For a 50th I would have thought a band which appeals to more people would have been selected. Coldplay is more of a niche band. 3/4 of the people watching will not even know who they are.

Maybe 3/4 of people in Minnesota. But in the settled, modern world most people are aware of a band as big as Coldplay, whether they like them or not.

Yep - one the biggest bands on the planet.

Being known by 25% is not a bad thing. I am 53 and know who Coldplay is. But if I ask 100 other people over 45, maybe 5 would even have heard of them. It's not a knock on them, it's just reality. I also didn't say it was a bad choice. Most of the halftime shows have not lived up to expectations. The best in my opinion have been Prince and Bruno Mars.

Been around about 20 yearsI think you're severely underestimating how popular Coldplay is and/or how long they've been around. A LOT of 45+ year old folk have at least heard of them.

I don't think I am underestimating them. To put it in perspective, I also think AC/DC would be around 50%. And I would put Journey around the same 25% as Coldplay

We're talking about people in the United States, right?

 

[dirtyjay]

Coldplay always reminds me of the line in the movie of "40 year old virgin."

Most should know what that means.

 

[[icon]]

Incredibly boring and safe selection. I despise it but I understand

This. Coldplay are the vanilla ice cream of "rock". If they wanted a decent band of this style they should have at least gone with muse, who are 10x the band and 20x the show. Instead we will get chris droning on with his Xanax-rock for soccer moms and dad-jeans guys who still think their taste in music is "hip".

But it's the Super Bowl, so that's what they kinda need to do. Like others have said... A chance to piss and stretch your legs.

 

[Todem]

If they limit they song selection to their first three albums...cool.

Since those records they have become synthetic, mainstream cliched pop music.

 

[FUBAR]

Dad-jeans guys?

Where's that board?