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Chris Martin Calls Lawsuits Against Coldplay “Inspiring”

Photo: Brooks/AFP/Getty Coldplay’s Chris Martin talked with the band’s official Website about what’s in his stereo, Viva la Vida’s next single and the “Viva”-related lawsuits the band is currently facing. First, guitarist Joe Satriani sued the band, claiming their Grammy-winning “Viva La Vida” ripped off his instrumental “If I Could Fly.” More recently, Cat Stevens, or [...]

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20:29 on May 21 2009

Chris Martin Calls Lawsuits Against Coldplay “Inspiring”

Rolling Stone — Photo: Brooks/AFP/Getty Coldplay’s Chris Martin talked with the band’s official Website about what’s in his stereo, Viva la Vida’s next single and the “Viva”-... more info

14:29 on May 21 2009

Coldplay's Chris Martin: 'Being sued is inspiring'

NME — Frontman says lawsuit has inspired him to write better songs more info

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14:33 on May 21 2009

Elbow, Ting Tings, Coldplay win Ivor Novello Awards

NME — Mancunians pick up two honours at songwriting ceremony more info

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18:22 on May 21 2009

Q&A With Chris Martin

Stereogum — On Coldplay.com the frontman discusses that free live LP, current obsessions (Springsteen, Anvil, Murmur, Two Suns), and the "really great" "Strawberry Swing" clip that w... more info

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