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Coldplay snub support
Coldplay don't speak to their support bands.
The 'Viva La Vida' hitmakers have just completed a stadium tour, supported by British band White Lies and the 'Farewell To The Fairground' stars say they much preferred their experiences on the road with 'Sex on Fire' singers
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Coldplay 'joined by Simon Pegg'
Coldplay were joined on stage by comedy actor Simon Pegg at a recent London gig.
The Shaun of the Dead star appeared with the band at Wembley Stadium on Friday (September 18th) night as they hit London as part of their world tour.
Pegg lent frontman Chris Martin and
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Coldplay's toilet tracks
Coldplay consider fans' toilet breaks when choosing their set list.
The 'Fix You' hitmakers constantly watch their audiences during concerts and if they see people getting restless during certain songs, they axe the track from subsequent shows.
Frontman Chris
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Coldplay's toilet tracks
Coldplay consider fans' toilet breaks when choosing their set list.
The 'Fix You' hitmakers constantly watch their audiences during concerts and if they see people getting restless during certain songs, they axe the track from subsequent shows.
Frontman Chris
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Coldplay settle out of court
Coldplay are "relieved" to have settled their long-running plagiarism row.
The British band have agreed an out-of-court settlement with Joe Satriani following allegations the group - comprising of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion - had copied
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Coldplay confirm CD giveaway
Coldplay have confirmed that they will give fans a free CD at their live shows to reward them for their support.
According to a post on the group's website, copies of LeftRightLeftRightLeft will be handed out at every live show the band plays in 2009 - apart from their
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Coldplay nominated for 3 Ivors
Coldplay are among the artists nominated in this year's Ivor Novello Awards.
Nominated in the best album category for Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends, Coldplay are competing against Duffy's Rockferry and We Started Nothing by The Tings Tings.
In addition,
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Coldplay frozen out at Brits
Coldplay left this week's Brits Awards without one prize, despite being nominated in four categories.
The group were in the running for Best Album for their Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends record, Best Single for Viva La Vida, British Live Act and Best British
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Free album planned by Coldplay
Coldplay are planning to give their fans a free live album, it has been reported.
Speaking to the Sun, frontman Chris Martin said that the record will be a present to fans who have spent their money on the band over the credit crunch.
He explained: "We're
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Coldplay in Grammy lawsuit worry
Coldplay could be served with legal papers for a plagiarism lawsuit at the Grammys, it has been claimed.
US guitarist Joe Satriani is attempting to sue the band, alleging they took the melody from his 2004 instrumental If I Could Fly and used it in their single Viva La
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Alex James: Coldplay are ordinary
Blur bassist Alex James turned down a chance to sign Coldplay because he thought the band was too "ordinary", it has been revealed.
Speaking to the Sun, the musician said that he went to watch the four-piece with artist Damien Hirst and Clash star Joe Strummer when
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Coldplay pick up 4 Brits nominations
Coldplay have received four nominations in this year's Brit Awards, including the honour for best British group.
The four-piece will compete against indie favourites Elbow and Radiohead for the accolade, which also sees hopefuls in the form of Girls Aloud and Take
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Chris Martin 'sets 2010 writing deadline'
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has suggested he intends to write his masterpiece over the next year, it has been reported.
Speaking to the Sun, the 31-year-old singer revealed he believes bands have to make an impact in their first ten years and said 2009 will be a busy year
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Chris Martin reveals Coldplay splits
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has revealed the band have split-up as many as six times on their current tour, but have patched up their differences pretty quickly.
The singer told the Daily Mirror the most recent bust-up came last week when it emerged the group were the
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Coldplay reject plagiarism claims
Coldplay have responded to claims they plagiarised another artist's song for their chart hit Viva La Vida.
US guitarist Joe Satriani recently filed a lawsuit at Los Angeles Federal court, claiming the British group used "substantial original portions" of his 2004
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Guitarist sues Coldplay
Coldplay are being sued by a US guitarist who claims the band used one of his riffs on their song Viva La Vida.
Joe Satriani has filed a lawsuit at Los Angeles Federal court, saying the group used "substantial original portions" of his 2004 instrumental If I Could
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Coldplay up for Grammy awards
Coldplay have been nominated for seven prizes at this year's Grammy Awards.
The band are in contention for the Record of the Year gong for Viva La Vida, and will go head-to-head with Adele, Leona Lewis, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss and M.I.A.
Viva La Vida or Death
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Coldplay announce stadium dates
Coldplay have announced they will play three stadium shows in the UK next year.
The band will perform at Manchester's Old Trafford cricket ground on September 12th, which will be followed by gigs at Glasgow's Hampden Park on the 16th and Wembley Stadium in London three days
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2009 the end for Coldplay?
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has suggested the band could go their separate ways next year.
In an interview with the Daily Express, the 31-year-old singer said it is wrong for groups to carry on for too long and claimed the age of 33 is the age when collectives should call
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Coldplay win World Music Awards
Coldplay has been named as the world's top-selling act of the year at an awards ceremony.
The British band was handed the accolade at the World Music Awards 2008, which was held in Monaco, after latest album Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends sailed to the top of the
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Coldplay plan Knebworth show
Coldplay are set to play a big one-off gig in the grounds of Knebworth House, the band's frontman has revealed.
Speaking on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show, Chris Martin said the group are keen to perform at the venue but will not be looking to follow in the footsteps of Robbie
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Coldplay win at Q awards
Coldplay have scooped two awards at the 2008 Q magazine awards, with frontman Chris Martin attempting to bore the crowd when he collected the accolades.
The group won best album prize for latest offering Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends and then took the best band
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Coldplay reveal album details
Coldplay have revealed they will release a new EP before the end of the year, while their fifth studio album will come out in December 2009.
Frontman Chris Martin said in an interview with BBC 6 Music the group have decided on a title for the first disc.
"We're
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EMI dismiss Coldplay contract stories
Record label EMI has rejected reports in the press that Coldplay are keen to finish their contract with the company.
According to stories in today's Sun newspaper, the band have apparently recorded their next album and could release it as early as next year which would then
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Coldplay deny rumours of song lift
Coldplay have refuted claims that they stole a melody from an American indie band and used it in their recent single ‘Viva La Vida’.
Andrew Hoepfner, frontman of Creaky Boards has claimed in an internet blog that Chris Martin attended one of their gigs last year and since
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Coldplay live return set for broadcast
Coldplay's hugely-anticipated concert at the Brixton Academy later this month will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 1.
The band are expected to debut tracks from their new album for the first time at the concert, which sold out in minutes after going on sale, and comes ahead of a
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Coldplay announce major UK tour
Coldplay have announced their biggest UK tour in three years, with a series of arena shows in December.
The ten-date tour - which will come six months after the release of new album 'Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends' - opens in Birmingham on December 1st and will
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Coldplay drop Kylie track
Coldplay's collaboration with Kylie Minogue has been dropped from their forthcoming album after failing to make the cut.
Chris Martin has revealed that band were planning to release a song on their new set 'Viva La Vida' featuring a vocal collaboration with the Australian star,
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Coldplay unveil Liverpool concert
Coldplay will play a one-off show in Liverpool at the end of the year as part of the city's European Capital Of Culture celebrations.
Chris Martin and co will pitch up at the Echo Arena on December 10th for the latest confirmed show as part of their forthcoming European tour to
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Millions download new Coldplay song
Coldplay's new single 'Violet Hill', which was made available as a free mp3 for seven days, has been downloaded by two million people since becoming available on Tuesday.
The track, which is the first track to be taken from their new album 'Viva La Vida or Death And All His
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Carl Barat bashes Coldplay giveaway
Carl Barat has criticised the decision by Coldplay this week to release their new single for free online.
'Violet Hill' has been available to download completely free from Tuesday at coldplay.com, and will be withdrawn on Tuesday, when it goes on general sale. The band had hoped
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Coldplay move into London bakery
Coldplay have set-up station in North London for the first time since their student days in 1999.
The band have taken over an abandoned bakery in Primrose Hill to use as a band HQ during the release of their new album 'Viva La Vida', which is released in June. they'll use the
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Coldplay announce free shows
Coldplay are set to play a raft of free shows on both sides of the Atlantic in June to promote their fourth album.
'Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends' is produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs and hits record shops from June 12th. In the same week, the band have confirmed
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Coldplay unveil album tracklist
The tracklisting for one of this year's most anticipated releases has been confirmed.
Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida' will feature 10 tracks in total and the band have confirmed each of the final tracks to make the cut this week, with a short message on their website.
The album,
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Coldplay say 'long live life'
Coldplay have revealed the title of their new album, and quickly brushed of similarities between the name of their fourth album and an infamous release by Latin pop star Ricky Martin
'Viva la Vida', which translated from Spanish means 'long live life', is due for release in June
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Coldplay reveal more on new album
Coldplay have told fans to expect something different on their fourth studio album.
In a new interview, Chris Martin and guitarist Johnny Buckland said the last three albums were though of by the band as a trilogy, and the follow-up to 'X&Y' is likely to explore new ground for the
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Coldplay to leave EMI?
Coldplay are looking to follow Radiohead and Paul McCartney in leaving EMI Records.
THe band signed a five album deal with Parlophone records and are currently putting the finishing touches to their fourth album, recorded in Spain, the UK and America, for release this summer. And
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Coldplay feel 'pressure' of album deadline
Coldplay are working hard to finish their new album, with Chris Martin this week revealing how the pressure of hitting deadlines is spurring the band on in the studio.
The frontman posted a handwritten note on Coldplay.com about the writing sessions for the follow-up to 2005's
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Coldplay feel 'pressure' of album deadline
Coldplay are working hard to finish their new album, with Chris Martin this week revealing how the pressure of hitting deadlines is spurring the band on in the studio.
The frontman posted a handwritten note on Coldplay.com about the writing sessions for the follow-up to 2005's
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Coldplay pen 'genius' song
Putting aside any realms of modestly for a moment, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has revealed the band have written a new song he describes as 'basically genius'.
The band put an end to their two-year hiatus earlier this year and begun working with producer Brian Eno to try new
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Coldplay to return in 2010?
Coldplay could be in for a long wait for a new album, with the British band giving their biggest indication yet they're planning to go on hiatus.
Their third album "X&Y" was released earlier this year, backed by a major world tour which saw them apart from their families for
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Chris Martin reveals 'classical' side
A return to university on the cards.
Chris Martin is considering returning to University to study classical music, it has been revealed.
Speaking to press while attending a concert by the New York Phil, who were performing music from films directed by Steven
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Huge names for Isle of Wight Festival
Coldplay and Foo Fighters announced this week.
In what is looking like the line-up of the summer, both Coldplay and Foo Fighters have been confirmed for this year's Nokia Isle Of Wight festival.
Taking place over the weekend of June 9-11 at Seaclose Park,
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Coldplay plan live film
A Canadian-themed DVD out later this year, with a little help from their fans.
Coldplay's forthcoming Toronto shows are to be filmed for a live DVD set for release this year.
The band will follow up on the 2003 release "Live 2003", which captured the band
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Coldplay: New album 'half written'
While the UK's press get a little hot under the collar.
Coldplay are not splitting, and instead plan to take some time off for recording a new album at the close of their current world tour.
That's the official line today from their label, which is probably what most
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Coldplay slam Vegas ticket touts
Tickets to see the band in Vegas go through the roof.
Coldplay have hit out at ticket scalpers in America after tickets for their huge forthcoming Las Vegas show sold out in minutes.
The band are set to play the 17,000 capacity MGM Grand on February 3rd, and offered fans
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Chris Martin unhurt in car crash
The star reportedly travelling with his wife.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin avoided serious injury when his BMW X5 hit another car in London yesterday (Dec. 19).
The 'Fix You' songwriter had a minor shunt on a busy road near Belsize Park. Nobody was hurt.
Martin's
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Coldplay aid Katrina victims with new EP
The band, and their label, donate all profits from the new EP.
Coldplay's latest EP release, the digital download only "Fix You", will aid victims of Hurricane Katrina, with all profits made from the release going towards the relief efforts.
The release, available
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Coldplay unveil winter UK arena shows
The band add four dates to their European schedule.
Coldplay will close their 2005 tour schedule with four huge UK dates, it was today revealed.
The indie rockers have enjoyed their biggest year to date, touring new album "X&Y" non-stop globally since its early summer
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Coldplay announce full European trek
The band playing arenas across mainland Europe.
Coldplay will follow their triumphant UK shows with a comprehensive tour of mainland Europe, it has been revealed.
There's clearly to be no let up in their touring regime. The band have already undertaken dates across North
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X&Y: Coldplay's global No.1
The band notch 2005's biggest selling rock debut to date.
Coldplay have debuted at number one on the US album charts this week, with the highest selling rock album of 2005.
The band's third album, the follow up to 2002's 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head', debuts with sales
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Coldplay - X&Y
Love them or loathe them, Coldplay are so big now they're inescapable. Whatever the critics say about 'X&Y', there's no doubt that it will be the biggest release in 2005, and is destined to become one hell of a unit shifter.
But Chris Martin, despite being married to a Hollywood
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Coldplay unveil huge North American tour
The band confirm dates throughout August and September.
Coldplay have confirmed dates for a major late-summer tour across North America.
An initial run of 36-dates will kick off on August 2 in Toronto and take the band through to Bristow, Va, although the tour is sure to
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Live Aid fever grips London, Washington
A duel event reportedly in the planning.
If press reports are to be believed, Bob Geldof is planning to stage a second massive Live Aid event this summer.
A dual-venue event has been suggested for the summer, with concerts in both London and Washington D.C. The UK event,
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Thomas, Stefani shake up Billboard charts
Matchbox 20's Rob Thomas take the album crown, while Gwen Stefani takes over on the singles charts.
The Billboard album and singles charts have taken on a decidedly different look this week, with Matchbox twenty frontman Rob Thomas scoring a Billboard Top 200 number one
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Coldplay launch world tour with UK dates
Coldplay are to play five huge stadium shows throughout the UK this summer, soundgenerator can report.
The band have spent much of the last year working on their third studio set and will perform dates starting June 27 at London's Crystal Palace Stadium, just days after this
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Coldplay talk up new album, UK tour
Coldplay are planning a short UK tour this spring to coincide with their new album release.
Drummer Will Champion revealed the band find the prospect of playing live 'daunting' after a 15-month absence. However, with a deadline set for the release of the band's their studio set,
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'Best of Glastonbury' coming to DVD
As one of the world's biggest and most celebrated musical events, Glastonbury festival has seen some classic performances in its 35-year history. However, despite a colossal archive of filmed live performances, organisers have refrained from an official release.
That's all set to
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A Baby Apple For Gwyneth & Chris
Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow and husband, Coldplay front man Chris Martin have been celebrating today the birth of their first child, born in a London hospital on Friday.
Apple Blythe Alison Martin weighed in at a healthy 9 pounds 11 ounces and reports are that both mother
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Chris & Gwyneth Marry In Secret
Colplay's
Chris Martin and Hollywood actress
Gwyneth Paltrow have secretly married.
It’s been revealed that the notoriously camera-shy couple, who told press earlier in the week that they're expecting their first child, tied the knot sometime earlier in the week.
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Coldplay Line Up Live DVD
Coldplay have confirmed the release a live CD/DVD later this year, which will include two new live tracks on the CD.
'Coldplay Live 2003' has been given a release date of November 11th for the US, and a similar date for the UK (although not confirmed) and will feature concert
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Ian McCulloch Returns
Ian McCulloch, lead singer with Echo and The Bunnymen, solo artist and best mates with Coldplay’s Chris Martin is back in the news with a new single, album and a bunch of gigs in the UK and the US. His new album 'Slideling' is out on Cooking Vinyl on April 28th and his new single of
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Blur Go Danish
Blur have announced they are playing the huge Roskilde festival in Denmark.
The festival, which takes place June 26-29 has already attracted a diverse bill, including Queens Of The Stone Age and Coldplay, with more acts set to be announced over the coming weeks.
Meanwhile Blur
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Coldplay Head Up T
Coldplay have been confirmed as headliners for this years T In The Park festival in Scotland.
The festival, which is now in its 10th year, will take place over the weekend of July 12-13 and see REM headline the previous day.
Coldplay are also headlining this years V2003
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Feeder Support Coldplay
Feeder have been announced as the support for the Coldplay arena gigs in the UK during April.
The concerts take place at Manchester MEN Arena and London's Earl's Court (two nights). All three shows are long sold out. Details follow:
April
Monday 14th Manchester MEN Arena
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Chili Peppers & Coldplay To Headline V2003
The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Coldplay have been announced as the headliners for the V2003 festival.
The V festival, which saw the two groups also headlining V2001, are the first two groups to be announced for the mainstream rock festival which takes place in Chelmsford, Essex
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Coldplay Arena Dates 2003
Coldplay have announced two UK arena shows for 2003, soundgenerator can announce.
After the success of their sold-out UK tour, the band are to play Manchester M.E.N. Arena on April 14 and London Earls Court on April 16.
Tickets for the shows are on sale from 9am on Saturday
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Coldplay US Tour
Coldplay have announced details of an American tour as part of the promotion for their new album 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head'.
The band, who release a new single, 'In My Place', on August 5, are will embark on the US dates prior to a UK tour in October, already confirmed.
The
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Coldplay October Tour
After their triumphant Glastonbury headline set, Coldplay have announced an 11-date UK arena tour later this year, promoting their forthcoming album 'A Rush of Blood to the Head'.
The tour at Glasgow SECC on October 4 and run through to the final show at Belfast Odyssey arena on
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Coldplay US Tour Cancelled - Flu
Coldplay’s North American tour has been cancelled because of illness in the band, damaging their hopes of breaking the US market.
Both singer Chris Martin, and bass player Guy Berryman have fallen ill with flu, and the band have returned to the UK after cancelling shows in Boston,
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