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Coldplay Will Give Concertgoers Free CDs

Live album distributed at all remaining 2009 dates

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted May 1, 2009 7:27 AM CDT

(Newser) – Coldplay will give away a free copy of its new live CD to every audience member at shows this year, BBC reports. Starting on May 15 in Florida, the band will give fans the nine-track LeftRightLeftRightLeft as a "recession-busting mark of gratitude." The album, which includes live versions of "Clocks" and "Viva la Vida," will also be made available for free download on Coldplay's website.

Chris Martin of Coldplay accepts the award for best rock album at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, as bandmates Guy Berryman, left, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion, right, look on. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)

Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Coldplay are to give away a free CD at every remaining live show in 2009. The album will also be available for free download on the band's website. (Flickr)

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