Ziggy

the cosmic invocation Girls, Girls: Settle down. Although the potential for harm was indeed fearsome, the event itself yielded only minor bodily injury. The greatest discomfort he has felt is, I'm sure, embarassment over the fuss that's been made. And (I'm sure he's noted) so earnestly from our Coldplaying devotees! And rightly so! We do love Will. But Will is a man. He accepts the risks as one with the cosmos' invocation to him to elevate the human spirit and human awareness through music. He marshals on, fearless in his quest for our peace and joy. Beat the drum !!

I'm no drummer either, but have somehow tuned into Will's as part of the Coldplay magic. Now I have some things to look for. Thanks.

great photos Thank you!

thanks Great thread! Thanks for the pics. Phil, please give me a call!

you lucky Brits You folks in the UK are so lucky to be able to see/hear all the interviews and one-off appearances. Elsewhere, we have to settle for the posted version, which, on my dial-up, would probably take 12 hours to download.:cry: Great photos - Thanks!

OK OK OK You actually can decide whether you're a fan or not as soon as you experience their music the first time. I did, and in a big way. But since I only have (and love all of) VLVORDAHF, Prospekt's March and the Live 2003 CD/DVD combo, I'm buying Parachutes, AROBTTH and X&Y today, NOT so YOU will all think I pass the "true fan" test, but because I want the studio recordings of all their CD's and have planned to get them asap. (Some of us have limited budgets LOL)

their message Two things I think a true Coldplay fan should never say: "I give up", or "I'm all alone".

never alone I'm here every day, too. Your posts are always fun. Don't stop. Will RULES!

old news ink Isn't he kind of saying "I knew them when..." If his rejection of Coldplay happended before Parlophone signed them, the fact that he's recounting that in an interview now just shows what an extraordinary band they are! (And let's not insult the farmers.)

thanks Thanks for the great collection of Will pics. A number I hadn't seen before. The large black & white pic with Will raising drum stiicks to the heavens - where/when was that taken? CookyMnstr: Belated Happy Birthday. We're all enjoying your gifts!

this is what they do Coldplay have staying power in our psyches, I've learned. I would never doubt that their music has healing effects. Thanks you for tellling your story. I am deeply moved. My MP3 player is still repeating "Fix You". Ziggy

me too! I'm new to this (or any) forum, but this must be the first thread I join here. Will is the greatest. Ziggy

about my avatar, Ziggy The picture of Ziggy in the apple tree is one that I painted several years ago and is a subject that I've frequently revisited. I actually occupied a great many days of my idyllic childhood doing just as Ziggy is here. As for the name "Ziggy", let's just says it's more closely related to the sailor graphic on ZigZag brand rolling papers than it is to Ziggy Stardust. That Ziggy is a classic piece of marketing art and if, after having another look at our T&C here, it isn't a violation to post a registered trademark as part of a discussion, I'll post a pic of him soon. Cheers! Ziggy;)

This is my favourite song on Prospekt's March. I love Will's singing voice!

I love this song. Will I see heaven in mine?

Hi mcsquared: Not personally, but as a listener, yes. :-) The Spiders From Mars were David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust's three-piece rock band from 1971 to mid 1973. Bowie has said that the inspiration for the name "The Spiders From Mars" came when he was writing the song "Ziggy Stardust". The Spiders From Mars were David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust's three-piece rock band from 1971 to mid 1973. Bowie has said that the inspiration for the name "The Spiders From Mars" came when he was writing the song "Ziggy Stardust". The Spiders consisted of Mick (Ronno) Ronson (Band leader, arranger, guitar, piano and vocals); Mick (Woody) Woodmansey (drums) and Trevor Bolder (bass). The Spiders consisted of Mick (Ronno) Ronson (Band leader, arranger, guitar, piano and vocals); Mick (Woody) Woodmansey (drums) and Trevor Bolder (bass).

Hello everyone! I’m a little embarrassed. I’ve never before joined a fan club or forum or anything like it, and now I’m easily old enough to be the father of one the Coldplay four. I’m a gay man who’s been out since the age of 15 and has now been married 5 years (since it became legal here in Canada) to the partner I’ve been living with for 24 years. It’s far too late for me to return to a closet. I am full-time artist (painter and muralist). Before Viva… I had only heard the name Coldplay but their work had not yet registered on the radar of my experience of music. To be candid, I thought they were a group from the early 80’s, contemporary with Aha and Soft Cell, who were having a weird comeback (duh!). Although the earlier songs that are now signature Coldplay pieces (Yellow, Clocks, In My Place) did stand above the rest when I heard them on the radio, I hadn’t connected them with the band’s name. I know I wrongly thought that one of their songs was by U2. Then, by chance, I happened to see the free London concert of August ’09 as it was broadcast here in Canada, interspersed with segments from an interview with the band. It was also around that time that the same television network, CTV, used the Viva La Vida video as background for promoting its fall line-up. I could only really hear the chorus “old Jerusalem bells were ringing; Roman cavalry choirs were singing” and “that was when I ruled the world”. But I was hooked. I soon purchased the Viva La Vida or Death and All of His Friends CD and blasted it on repeat on my car stereo for the duration of ten hours of driving over two days. When the trip was over, I wanted to keep driving and keep listening to Coldplay. I was soonly (to use a Will word) given the Live 2003 DVD and CD set and was very impressed with the way it revealed a bit of the band’s interpersonal dynamics and conveyed their values about music and life. I loved watching the way they seem to care for and take care of each other. I loved Chris’s stage presence and his dancing like no one was watching. (I have often wondered what ever happened to that kitten they found in the dressing room ceiling.) Ah, the small things that endear us. So then it was on to the internet to discover the official website and this one. I discovered that their October 20th Ottawa concert was only a few days away, but to my deep regret, wasn’t able to get there. I did, however, follow the band throughout the rest of its North American tour by following Roadie #42’s blog and reading reviews from local papers online. I pre-ordered the Prospekt’s March EP thinking I’d get it within a few days of the release date, but had to wait, with anticipation I hadn’t felt in many years, for twelve more days. It’s my favourite release to date. And while quickly wearing out that CD, I’m catching up on earlier songs one at a time. I had to acquire an MP3 player to support my Coldplay habit, and right now it’s repeating Fix You over and over again :-). The Oracle once said that forums are very scary places, even for Oracles, and surfing around some of the music industry blogs I know what s/he meant. I find the “angry people” or “haters”, as I sometimes call them, a bit much to cope with sometimes. I’m no prude, but the language of some bloggers really works against any real communication. Then, ironically, Gwyneth helped me out with a little understanding, saying in her USA interview of last week “I think part of the problem is people get a hit of energy when they are negative about something, and it is a very detrimental way for them to get that hit of energy. They do not understand why they do not have a happy life. That kind of stuff is just noise to me. I just feel sorry for them.” And so I decided to stick my neck out, be who I am, and join this forum (with cursor ready to click “ignore” if necessary). I confess I do have a lot of opinions to share. Why did I give myself the “Champion 4 Will” title? Because he doesn’t need one so it’s a very easy job. Oh yah … and because he’s the drummer. And he’s just the coolest! And I love that he’s now the lead singer on a number of tracks and, as Chris says, he sings like an angel. Why do I love Coldplay? Because their music makes me feel things in a profoundly positive way. They sing of things no one else sings about. They are progressive humanists. They are genuinely humble. They believe in life-long learning and strive for continuous improvement. Through their music and good works they elevate the Human spirit, which is great for all of us. They love with the whole of their lives. What’s my farfetched Coldplay wish? To meet them. To work with them as an artist and/or writer on a creative project. Maybe to contribute to the official website on a regular basis from the unique point of view of a middle-aged gay Canadian artist. (Blush!) I just love Coldplay! Ziggy P.S. Is there any chance that one of you faithful Coldplayers has a butterfly from a concert with which they could part? (begging humbly)

Been wondering from the handwriting if it isn't Will?