Years active: 1996 – present
Origin: London, England
Members:Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion

Coldplay are an English rock band. Formed in 1996 in London, the group comprises vocalist/pianist
Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion.
Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with their 2000 single "Yellow", followed by the success of their
Debut album, Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Coldplay would go on to be nominated
For this prestigious award on two further occasions, once in 2003 and again in 2005.
Coldplay have been one of the most commercially successful acts of the new millennium, selling over 40 million
Albums. The band are also known for hit singles, including "Yellow" and the Grammy Award-winning "Clocks".
Coldplay's early material was compared to acts such as Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, while also drawing
comparisons to U2 and Travis. Since the release of Parachutes, Coldplay have also drawn influence from
Other sources, including Echo and the Bunnymen and George Harrison on A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002)
And Johnny Cash and Kraftwerk for X&Y (2005). Both of these albums were released to great critical
Acclaim and commercial success. In 2002, A Rush of Blood to the Head was awarded the title of Album of
The Year by NME.

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