Coldplay's Oracle on Travis, Chris's sister, and the band's flights

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May 21, 2010 - submitted by Robbie, United States of America

Q. You mentioned Travis in one of your previous posts. I love Coldplay, and also really enjoy Travis, and while reading about the the latter, I found that they are said to be one of Coldplay's main influences. Is this true, do the guys really like Travis, and how well do the two bands know each other? Both bands are in my top 5 and it would blow my mind to know that stuff is true!

The Oracle replies:

Coldplay were inspired by and influenced by Travis; they were definitely fans. Travis were also fans of Coldplay right from the start and whilst on tour in the U.S. plugged the band to local radio stations that they visited.

May 21, 2010 - submitted by Heitor, Brazil

Q. Q. Hello oracle! So, in the show in Sao Paulo in Brazil, in the song STRAWBERRY SWING, Chris said: "This is for my sister, Happy Birthday!". Chris Martin has a twin sister?

Thanks...

The Oracle replies:

Rosie is Chris's younger sister and her birthday is a few days after his. She was on tour for his celebrations but left for home a couple of days before hers.

May 20, 2010 - submitted by Irazu, Mexico

Q. Is it true that in the Guadalajara's concert some girls threw their bras to the band?

The Oracle replies:

That is indeed true. It happened when the guys were on Stage C performing their acoustic set!

May 20, 2010 - submitted by Lalo, Mexico

Q. Dear Oracle. How does Coldplay fly home? An Airway, Private jet, Bicycle?

PS. Your concert, the best one ever

The Oracle replies:

They take a regular flight home with an airline; they do hire a plane during long tour stints but not to actually get to the destinations as far away as U.S, Latin America and Australia etc.