Though Coldplay broke out with a non-piano song, “Yellow,” Chris Martin’s piano riffs became as identifiable as his vocal hooks. So much so, that one of their biggest songs doesn’t even have a chorus.

Someone had to fill the void after Radiohead had largely abandoned rock music. All this is to recall Coldplay’s roots as a rock band. Yes, a rock band with piano riffs, but a rock band, nonetheless.

"Coldplay came here and Coldplay is my favourite band. There's a guitar signed by Coldplay in the other room and I got to touch it and that was incredible." Image caption, Ines said it felt nice ...