Coldplay
Biography
Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland met at the University College London during their study years. At first, they formed the duo called Pectoralz, but later renamed the collective in Starfish after their school friend Guy Berryman joined the group. The trio started giving concerts in local small clubs. In the beginning of 1998, Will Champion entered the collective. Initially he was going to be the drummer, but after he learned how to play the drums, he became the guitarist, bassist and keyboardist for the band. Soon after Champion joined the command, it was renamed in Coldplay - the artists got this title from the other band that refused from it, considering it "too depressive". The same year, Coldplay recorded its first EP Safety, which brought the band the contract with the independent label Fierce Panda. By that moment the artists were finishing the college - they switched to major studio Parlophone after they graduated.
The Bigger Stronger single from The Blue Room EP, which followed the band's appearance at the Glastonbury festival, focused the attention of the British audience on the young command. However, the members of Coldplay had so many conflicts during the recording sessions of this EP that the band was on the brink of collapse. Luckily, the quartet managed to eliminate all the disagreements and concentrated on the work over the debut album. The first full-length of this rock command titled Parachutes became the hit not only in England, but also in the USA - after their support tour for Parachutes. The brightest hit from the album was melodic pop track Yellow. Coldplay's forceful comeback to Glastonbury became the pure triumph. By 2001, the musicians became the big stars on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. In August 2002, Coldplay finished the second long-play A Rush Of Blood To The Head with the lead single The Scientist. The album was followed by a tour.
In 2004, the members of Coldplay were seldom seen on public due to the record of their third studio attempt, devoted to the theme of love find and relations stability. In May 2004, Chris Martin and his wife, actress Gwyneth Paltrow, became the parents of their daughter Apple. In June 2004, the X&Y was released - it became the best-selling album of 2005 in the world. The album produced three piercing rock hits: Speed Of Sound, Fix You and Talk. After the third release, Coldplay went on the Twisted Logic Tour. The rockers also have recommended themselves as the regular guests of various charity festivals and social activists for different organizations. In April 2006, Martin became the father for the second time - Gwyneth gave birth to their son Moses. After the tour along the South America, Coldplay got down to the new record, baring the title of Viva La Vida. It was released in June 2008. Chris Martin stated that this album would differ from the previous works in its style. He also added that on the new disc he changed his falsetto in the favor of the lower range.
Studio Albums
Mylo XylotoPop/Rock, Dream Pop
Viva La Vida - Prospekt's March EditionBritpop, Piano Rock, Pop/Rock
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (Japan)Britpop, Piano Rock, Pop/Rock
X&YBritpop, Piano Rock, Pop/Rock
Singles
Clocks2003Compilation albums
Lives
News
- 2012 Olympics concerts to use pre-recorded tracks15.04.2012
- Two gigs in London scheduled to mark 2012 Olympic Games will use pre-recorded backing tracks. Concerts will take place on July 27 and August 12. They are set to feature The Rolling Stones, Adele, Coldplay, The Who and others.Read more
- Liam Gallagher criticized Radiohead and Coldplay fans07.04.2012
- Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher said that he was sorry for Radiohead's and Coldplay's fans: "I think their fans are boring and ugly and they don't look like they're having a good time".Read more
- Coldplay consider themselves to be the best British band23.02.2012
- Chris Martin claimed that there is no wonder Coldplay recently received Best British Act prize at the Brit Awards 2012, because voters actually had no choice. "We're the only British band left on the pitch! But we'll take that ", said he.Read more
- Coldplay singer to donate his guitar for an auction18.02.2012
- Coldplay's singer Chris Martin claimed he would sell one of his music instruments through the auction. According to the singer, it will be his first guitar. It is a part of a huge charity auction organized by singer and his bandmates.Read more
- Coldplay believe Adele will be the main triumphant at the Brit Awards 201216.02.2012
- Chris Martin revealed his thoughts concerning upcoming Brit Awards ceremony. "Unless Adele somehow deletes her albums, I think we can come to the conclusion that we won't win. I'm pretty sure of it", said he.Read more
- Coldplay do not worry about their success at Grammy Awards12.02.2012
- Chris Martin claimed that he and his bandmates do not mind how many honors they will get at the upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony. "We will continue to do our best in studio no matter if we are awarded or not ", said he.Read more
- Coldplay have become the biggest selling rock band of the year in UK17.01.2012
- Coldplay's fifth studio effort Mylo Xyloto has become the biggest selling rock album of 2011 in UK. It has clocked over 900,000 copies although it was released only in October. The biggest selling rock single of the year also belongs to Coldplay.Read more
- Coldplay like songs by Lady GaGa13.12.2011
- Chris Martin claimed that he considers Lady GaGa to be better songwriter than he is. "I just admire all of the hats and the dresses and the madness and everything because I know that underneath it all she can beat me", claimed he.Read more
- Chris Martin does not want to start solo career29.11.2011
- Chris Martin claimed that he does not think about starting solo career or even making one record without Coldplay bandmates. Singer also thanked his partners for not being jealous about media attention he gets.Read more
- Coldplay are tired of being compared to Radiohead25.11.2011
- Chris Martin claimed that he feels tired of the band being constantly compared to Radiohead, although he has already accepted it. "We had to settle on being Radiohead. We're called that sometimes, you know", said he.Read more

A Rush of Blood to the Head
Parachutes
Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall
Christmas Lights
Speed of Sound
Castles
A Rush Of B-Sides To Your Head
Live 2003
Live At T-In The Park