Ash's Tim Wheeler Confirms Coldplay Collaboration

Ash guitarist Tim Wheeler (right) has spoken about working with Coldplay on their new album -- even if he's unsure whether his contribution will survive. As previously reported by Spinner, newspapers indicated that the four-piece had enlisted Wheeler's services for the follow-up to 2008's 'Viva la Vida' album, though neither party confirmed or denied the collaboration.

However, speaking to BBC 6 Music, Wheeler admitted that he had been working with Coldplay. He said, "I showed up one day at the studio and they were starting to work on a song that, actually, I think had a bit of an influence from one of our recent singles. So, they said 'here take up the guitar' and the next thing I know I'm jamming along with them and Brian Eno. I was really buzzed 'cause I'm such a big Eno fan as well."

Despite the time spent with Coldplay, Wheeler was unsure whether his contribution would make the new album or not. He continued, "I don't know if it's going to be on the record. It's almost like a pre-rehearsal. They were figuring out the arrangement and I was jamming along. They were actually recording it but I think they were going to go start from scratch again.

"There was one little guitar lick I was playing that I think Chris was quite excited about. I think they can slot that in. There's got to be a chance!"

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