19-07-2025
Classic Rocker Riffs on Coldplay Jumbotron Scandal With His Own Band's Iconic Song
Classic Rocker Riffs on Coldplay Jumbotron Scandal With His Own Band's Iconic Song originally appeared on Parade.
First, it was Spinal Tap. Now, REO Speedwagon's is taking on the Coldplay jumbotron scandal and running with it by quoting one of his band's own classic songs.
'Heard it from a friend who, heard it from a friend who, heard it from Coldplay you've been messin around…..,' the band's bassist posted on Facebook on July 18 along with three photos of the couple in question on the jumbotron, first in an embrace and then shirking in embarrassment once they realize their image is being broadcast throughout the stadium.
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Hall's post features the lyrics from REO Speedwagon's 1980 top 5 hit 'Take It on the Run,' from the band's chart-topping ninth album, Hi Infidelity, replacing the original "heard it from another" lyric with "Coldplay."
The irony of pairing a variation of the song's lyrics, from an album with that title, with the Coldplay jumbotron scandal couple was not lost on Hall's fans. Some even adapted lyrics from other REO classics to the situation.
'And after caught on camera it was time for him to fly. He won't be ridin this storm out,' wrote one, referencing the band's 1973 hit, "Ridin' the Storm Out."
'he can't fight this feeling, but he's going to have to roll with the changes,' responded another, with a nod to the band's 1978 song "Roll With the Changes."
'Omg!!!! Please tell me I'm not the only one who just sang this? Out loud???' added another.
'And as he leaves with his bags, he turns to his wife and says, "Im Gonna Keep On Loving You!!!!' another fan added, referencing "Keep on Loving You," a No. 1 hit from Hi Infidelity. Others skipped the REO references and joked about Coldplay.
One posted a meme he 'stole from a friend' that read, 'Coldplay haven't released any singles for ages but they created two last night.'
'That guy ended up playing more money for his Coldplay tickets than any other individual in the history of the world,' added another.
The 'guy' in question has been identified as , the CEO of the software company Astronomer. He was caught on camera hugging a woman who appeared to be his co-worker, Kristin Cabot.
Classic Rocker Riffs on Coldplay Jumbotron Scandal With His Own Band's Iconic Song first appeared on Parade on Jul 19, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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