Coldplay's Oracle clears up confusion over Will Champion's neck brace

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December 15, 2009 - submitted by Daniel, Brunei

Q. Hi Oracle! I was watching the ad for the end of decade clearout sale and I saw Will is wearing a neck brace. Is Will had an accident or something?

The Oracle replies:

I can assure the many people that have written in to ask - and all those who didn't - that Will is fine. It was all part of the sketch so his neck isn't hurt.

December 15, 2009 - submitted by Hayden, United States of America

Q. Dear Oracle, I've noticed that on several items, including my 2009 tour program, the band signed it with 4 strange m-shaped symbols after the word Coldplay. Could you please inform me on what these mean or stand for because it has been bothering me since the concert in May. Thanks a ton

The Oracle replies:

Without seeing it I would hazard a guess - or ahem, use my knowledge of everything - and say that they are doodles of the 4 band members. They'll be quite simple in style and would say they're similar to this.

December 15, 2009 - submitted by Daan, United Kingdom

Q. Hi Oracle, What does Chris think of the band The Guillemots? Personally I thought their first album was the best. And what about the lead singer, Fyfe Dangerfield, who is just about to release a new album?

The Oracle replies:

It's funny how the lives of many bands can be traced back and linked together; Chris and Fyfe knew each other over 10 years ago. Fyfe used to be in a band called Senseless Prayer who were rather brilliant. They were championed by John Peel and Steve Lamacq but never quite made it. Fyfe is an amazing songwriter and though he can sometimes be experimental he has continued to make great music over the past decade.