Coldplay is set to launch the next leg of its record-breaking Music of the Spheres world tour this weekend with two sold-out performances at Stanford Stadium, marking the band’s only Northern California appearances this year.
The British rock group — singer Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion — is scheduled to perform Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, in support of its latest album, “Moon Music,” released in October.
Originally launched in 2022, the Music of the Spheres tour recently became the first by a rock band to gross more than $1 billion, joining Taylor Swift’s Eras tour in reaching that milestone. Fans can expect a mix of Coldplay classics — including “Yellow,” “Viva La Vida” and “A Sky Full of Stars” — along with new material from the band’s 10th studio album…