Coldplay drummer Will Champion awarded Southampton honorary doctorate - BBC News

Will Champion was born and raised in Southampton before going on to global success with Coldplay.

Coldplay Drummer gives talk to Music Students

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Drummer Will Champion, of Coldplay performs as they promote their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, released earlier this year, at The O2 Arena, Greenwich, south London Stock Photo - Alamy

Coldplay star Will Champion chats to staff and students at University of Southampton

Coldplay's Will Champion receives honorary degree from Southampton

Coldplay drummer Will Champion awarded Southampton honorary doctorate

Coldplay star inspires students striving for a career in music