 On 28 August 2003, Coldplay performed "The Scientist" at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and won three awards.In December 2003, readers of "Rolling Stone" "Magazine" chose Coldplay as the best artist and the best band of the year.At that time the band covered the Pretenders' 1983 song "2000 Miles" (which was made available for download on their official website).