Coldplay News: Coldplay Say Satriani “Lacked Originality” As “Viva La Vida” Fight Hits Court

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The statements in court echo the band’s own words they posted on their Website after Satriani first accused them of ripping off his song. “If there are any similarities between our two pieces of music, they are entirely coincidental, and just as surprising to us as to him. Joe Satriani is a great musician, but he did not write the song ‘Viva la Vida,’ ” Chris Martin and company said in December 2008. Despite assurances that they’d never heard the song, Satriani and his team continued on with their lawsuit, which seeks “any and all profits” from the track. “Viva...