//Coldplay’s Chris Martin Covers Rolling Stone, Opens Up To USA Today//

June 14, 2008 by TJ
Filed under Behind The Scenes, Magazine Covers

He’s the go-to guy when rappers want a little crossover credibility (Kanye’s “Homecoming,” Jay-Z’s “Beach Chair“). but Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay, is so much for than that. He’s so freakin’ uncool that he’s way cool.

The musician (and Gwyneth Paltrow’s hubby) covers the July issue of Rolling Stone magazine.

Check out some behind the scenes footage from the cover shoot and a lengthy excerpt from the interview.

In preparation for the release of the band’s new album “Viva la Vida,” Martin also chatted it up with USA Today.

In the interview, he talks about the dire state of the music industry:

“Nobody thinks about paying for anything, and music is becoming like tap water,” Martin says. “That’s probably where it’s going. You pay a music bill and turn on the tap when you want music. I don’t think pop stars should leave space on the wall anymore for platinum discs. Forget that aspect of interior design. I’m less concerned with the business model and more with how to compete with (Radiohead’s) OK Computer. The one thing that bothers me is how new people will find a way.”

He tries to muster up some positivity about his work on the new album:

“The only thing I can say is I tried really hard,” says Martin, 31. “I give myself an A for effort and man hours. But I’m not going to claim to be as talented as Usher or Beyoncé. I’m surrounded by enough people in my life who are super-successful that I always feel I can do a bit better. And I’m lucky I’m in a band, because we can hide each other’s faults.”

And he reveals who he pretends to be when he needs a break: