Coldplay | Biography, News, Photos and Videos | Contactmusic.com News Pictures Video Music Footage Press Festival Comments Quotes RSS Biography Coldplay (formed 1996) are a British Rock band, consisting of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion, best known for their songs 'Viva La Vada', 'Paradise' and 'Fix You'. Formation: Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland met each other while studying at University College London in September, 1996. Together, the pair formed a group called 'Pectoralz', with their classmate, Guy Berryman, soon joining the band. The following year, the band changed its name to Starfish, and acquired a manager - Martin's friend, Phil Harvey. They also gained their drummer, Will Champion, in the same year, as well as finally settling on the new name for the band; Coldplay. Career: In 1998, they released their first EP, entitled 'Safety'. Only 50 copies became available for sale, as the other 450 were distributed amongst friends, family and record companies.

It led to the being noticed and signed to the independent music label, 'Fierce Panda', in December of that year. The following year, they released a three-track EP entitled 'Brothers and Sisters', with the title track serving as their first single. Also in 1999, the band signed with a new label, Parlophone, and made an appearance at Glastonbury Festival. October, 1999, saw the release of their third EP, 'The Blue Room'. Between November 1999, and May 2000, Coldplay was recording their debut studio album, 'Parachutes'. In June, they began their first ever headlining tour, and released the song 'Yellow', which peaked at number four on the UK chart. Coldplay then returned to the recording studio in 2001 to begin work on their second studio album. They finished and released 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' in 2002. Coldplay returned with their third studio album, 'X&Y', in 2005. 'X&Y' quickly became the bestselling album of the year, selling 8.3 million copies worldwide.

It also entered the charts at the number one spot in 20 countries. The following year, they began work on their fourth album, 'Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friend'. The band took a break from recording in 2007 to tour around Latin America, and released the album in June, 2008. It became on the of the fastest selling records in UK history, and again became the bestselling album of the year, with worldwide chart-topping status. Their fifth album came in October, 2011, in the form of 'Mylo Xyloto'. In December, 2013, Coldplay announced that their future releases would be distributed by Atlantic Records. In February, 2014, the band released the first track off their sixth album, 'Ghost Stories'. The album was released in May, 2014. The album reached both number one in the UK and the US and there were five singles released as well. In 2015 on the 4th December the band released their seventh studio album A Head Full Of Dreams in the follow up to Ghost Stories, this album saw the band creating a different sound to their previous albums.

It features collaborations with Beyoncé, Noel Gallagher and Tove Lo to name a few. The album was the eighth best-selling album of 2015 with 1.9 copies sold worldwide. The lead single for the album Adventure Of A Lifetime was released on the 6th November 2015. The second single from the album 'Hymn for the Weekend' featured Beyoncé and saw the band gain their 17th British top 10. As of 2016 Coldplay have sold 80 million records worldwide. Biography by Contactmusic.com Coldplay - Rush of Blood to the Head CD Album Coldplay > Rush of Blood to the Head CD music Product Description Rush of Blood to the Head album for sale by Coldplay was released Aug 27, 2002 on the Capitol label. Coldplay includes: Chris Martin (vocals); Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, Will Champion, Phil Harvey. Rush of Blood to the Head CD music contains a single disc with 11 songs. Recorded between 2001 & 2002.

"Clocks" won the 2004 Grammy Award for Record Of The Year Rush of Blood to the Head album for sale. A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. "In My Place" won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal Rush of Blood to the Head CD music. ...

See Full Description Rush of Blood to the Head buy CD music Product Reviews Rolling Stone (12/26/02, p.103) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Best Albums of 2002" Rolling Stone (9/19/02, pp.97-8) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...A nervier, edgier, thoroughly surprising album....the band has figured out how to let loose and rock out...[it's] first-rate guitar rock with some real emotional protein on its bones." Spin (1/03, p.72) - Ranked #26 on Spin's list of 2002's "Albums of the Year" - "...Harder and darker than 2000's sweetly naive PARACHUTES....gorgeous arena pop." Q (12/02, p.65) - Included in Q Magazine's "50 Best Albums of 2002" Q (9/02, pp.198-9) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...This is pretty much the apotheosis of post-Radiohead guitar-rock, a collection of

 vastly moving songs that will render stadiums as intimate as bedrooms..." Uncut (1/03, p.97) - Ranked #67 in Uncut's "100 Best Albums of the Year" Uncut (9/02, p.116) - 5 stars out of 5 - "...the best British rock album since OK COMPUTER...acomplished, original and majestic..." CMJ (9/2/02) - p.6) - "...There is a cavernous beauty to this album's melodic depression that can't be denied..." Mojo (Publisher) (p.54) - Ranked #100 in Mojo's "100 Modern Classics" -- "[T]his surely ranks as the most intimate arena rock yet wrought." Mojo (Publisher) (1/03, p.76) - Ranked #31 in Mojo's "Best Albums of 2002" Mojo (Publisher) (9/02, p.94) - "...fragile love songs with a hint of the metaphysic...Coldplay still sound like they care about what they're doing." NME (Magazine) (8/22/02, p.

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A Rush of Blood to the Head Coldplay Coldplay Tickets | 2017 Coldplay A Head Full of Dreams Tour Members: Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion Genre: Rock, Alternative Hometown: London, England Albums: Parachutes (2000); A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002); X&Y (2005); Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008); Mylo Xyloto (2011) Awards: 7 Grammy Awards Hits: "Yellow," "Clocks," "Speed of Sound," "Viva la Vida" Other: Have sold over 50 million records. Ever since they made waves with their debut album more than 10 years ago, Coldplay has firmly cemented itself as one of the premier bands in the world. Thanks in large part to a sound that is both radio friendly and musically complex, Coldplay has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

The popular British band got its start in 1996, but it would not be until 2000 that they would get their big break. That year, Coldplay released Parachutes, its first full-length album, and it was an immediate hit. Paced by lead singer Chris Martin's vocals "Yellow," the record went on to go seven times platinum in the United Kingdom and double platinum in the United States. It also included a number of popular tracks including "Trouble" and "Don't Panic." While many bands fall victim to the so-called sophomore slump with their second album, such was not the case for Coldplay. The band released A Rush of Blood to the Head in 2002, and it was a popular as its predecessor. The record cracked the top five on the Billboard 200, and spawned a number of popular songs including "Clocks," "The Scientist" and "In My Place," all of which were hits among a wide swath of music listeners. Coldplay was able to keep the string of hits going in 2005 when they released X&Y.

Much like Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head, the album featured a slew of hits including the contemplative "Fix You" and "Speed of Sound," both of which earned considerable airplay soon in the UK and the U.S. Though Coldplay's first three albums were undeniably popular, 2008's Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends proved to push them over the edge. Thanks to the tunes "Viva la Vida," "Violet Hill" and "Lovers in Japan," the album was considered one of the best of the year and won the Grammy for Best Rock Album. Few bands have had such an impressive run to begin their career, and Coldplay appears to only be getting better. With a loyal following of fans seemingly all over the world, there's no reason to believe why Coldplay won't be a major force in music for years to come. How to Buy Coldplay Tickets 1. Scan through the 2017 Coldplay Schedule and select the concert that you would like to attend, or use the opponent or date filters beside the Coldplay ticket listings to find the perfect matchup. 2.

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After submitting your ticket order, TicketCity will verify the availability of those seats with our supplier before confirming your purchase. Tickets are shipped via FedEx as soon as they are available to send. TicketCity is not affiliated with Coldplay, the official Coldplay website, or the venues where they perform. Filter results Coldplay: Parachutes - Music on Google Play Full Review A Google User March 28, 2012 At least they're not amatuers There seems to be a progression of markedly popular British bands who successfully sound convincingly like the combination of the musical approaches of the most recent two previous bands in the series. After this iteration it's hard to see where they changed anything. And yet it sells. Full Review Rhian Horton July 7, 2013 Great Love this album reminds me of happy family days when we all live at home,my elder sister and brother and me. At night dad comes in from pub, my brother from being a head security oficer and go for showers with this playing full blast. My mum, sister and i in the kitchen making supper like french stick pizzas,jacket potatoes with either corned beef or cheese and onion. Cheese on toast or on crackers was a favourite.

We would all settle happily in the living room an have a laugh. Good times xxx Full Review David Knight February 7, 2014 Quality album This was the debut album from Coldplay and if this is only the beginning, I thought to myself, then I cant wait for the rest. Unfortunately for me, this was as good as it got. Follow up album A Rush of Blood to the Head apart and a few songs here and there later on, Coldplay lost their way for me, and in turn, I didn't rate their new electronic poppy sound. That said this album is brilliant, with great riffs, melodies drums and vocals. Shame they diverted from this path..... Full Review A Google User March 30, 2012 My favorite album of all time. This album is great. Sparks is the perfect 'rainy day' song, it's mellow yet never fails to put a smile on my face; Shiver never fails to make me dance; We Never Change is pensive, very deep lyrically. Words I would use to describe the album as a whole: beautiful, wonderful, flawless. Full Review Brendan Hamill July 15, 2014 The nostalgia!

My dad bought me this CD when it came out. I loved Coldplay so much until Viva la Vida. This and Rush of Blood to the Head are my two favorites, so sad they departed from this. They sound too much like a lot of the pop singers nowadays. Full Review A Google User March 28, 2012 Must buy This is one of my all time favorite albums. From start to finish every song is incredible. If you don't own this album, you seriously need to right now. Full Review Michael Reilly December 4, 2015 Classic Their best album. Great mood album for rainy days and night drives. Just get it! Trouble, Sparks, Yellow, Everything's Not Lost are my faves but really not a weak song on this album. Full Review A Google User September 26, 2012 Feeling it The song trouble is one of my fav. Songs off this album. It always brings me. Back to nostalgia. Full Review Jeremy Payne March 5, 2015 A Must Buy Easily still some of Coldplay's best work to this day. But please, if you do buy it make sure to get the physical CD instead of downloading it digitally.

This is one of those albums that just sounds completely different with a high quality CD rip rather than an mp3. Full Review Liam Collins November 9, 2014 Work of Art One of my all time favorite bands, and one of the greatest albums ever made. It's haunting and beautiful from start to finish. A masterpiece that showcases Chris' voice paired with melodic and soothing melodies. Must own. Full Review nikolas harakis January 9, 2013 Love it I cry every time I listen to their songs especially sparks I don't know how someone couldn't like this. Wish I could rate more than 5 stars Full Review Tiffany Norris February 8, 2016 Absolutely amazing By far my favorite album...it feels like coming home, sinking into a warm bath, drinking a comforting cup of hot chocolate...warm, pleasant and all around just fantastic. Full Review Alondra Prado June 18, 2014 Christ This album has to be one of the best! It gives me chills and sends shivers down my spine everytime I listen to it! :) Full Review Thomas Wakefield June 14, 2016 Good songs on the album.

Not my most favourite album. That's a rush of blood to the head. A my overall favourite song is a song which came out before this album and that was called brothers and sisters Full Review Jesse Renfrow December 30, 2015 Coldplay Ecencial Whether you're a new coldplay fan, or you've loved them since this album, if you don't own this, buy it. You will not regret it. By far, my favorite album of all time! Full Review Giuseppe Di Renzo April 12, 2014 A landmark. This is certainly a point of reference for music of all times. A sound expressing deep emotions and creating unique atmospheres. It's a work of masters. Full Review A Google User March 29, 2012 Beautiful Everytime I buy an album, there are many songs I dont like. But coldplay only makes beautiful music and all of their songs are masterpieces. Full Review A Google User August 28, 2012 Amazing Everything's Not lost always makes me happy when I'm in a depressive mood. Perfect song and album.

Full Review Joey Aranjo August 29, 2014 Listened to it since I was 4 years old in 2008 Amazing music, favorite artist, and my favorite album! I love this amazing British band! Full Review A Google User July 1, 2012 Amazing This album is one of coldplay's greatest. Beautiful instrumentals, vocals, lyrics, and everything else. Not a track to skip. Spies, shiver, and sparks are amazing songs. Full Review A Google User March 31, 2012 Wow... Favorite Coldplay, I think...at least it was what got me to be a fan. Just buy it, you will never tire of it! mahdi el youssoufi June 13, 2013 Fantastic ! I just can't hate their gorgeous music ! long live Coldplay Full Review MsMadhattie August 30, 2013 Mellow and very different. It took awhile for me to appreciate their sound, but I now absolutely love Coldplay. Barbara Williams January 14, 2016 INTENSE FEELINGS OF NOSTALGIA the feels...

I love coldplay. I love them so much. Full Review Loïc Dion November 28, 2014 By far my favorite Coldplay album Before they started doing wall of sound-radio friendly mixes. I think that it's the album that represent best the creative expression of this band. Jordan Mattfield September 15, 2013 Excellent Album It doesn't get much better than Coldplay. Full Review Ярослав Борецкий March 14, 2015 Awesome I had never listen this band for a long time, and it's all started just from "Sparks" in "Parachutes". Now I've just listening Coldplay and it's awesome! The best alternative band here and now! Full Review A Google User March 29, 2012 It Was All Yellow Yellow is without a doubt an extreamly beautiful song. This is probably my fovorite Coldplay song. and the rest of the record is also beautiful. Jacob Vilker November 6, 2013 Pure, classic Coldplay at their best. Excellent. Must-purchase, especially for rainy-weather.

Full Review Christophrt Easy February 1, 2015 Love this Album the one for me but then there are a lot of them I really like so .one of the best ones A Google User March 28, 2012 Steal! A classic. Cold play. 3.99$ for the entire album- A steal!!! Cade Kid June 8, 2014 One the most amazing albums I have ever listened to in my entire life. Full Review A Google User April 6, 2012 Amazing album Great song writing. One of the best albums I've ever heard. My favorites are spies and sparks. Full Review Arnold Rodriguez December 5, 2014 Cant Download Song After Buying I bought a song and everytime I try to download it says I cant download it because i dont have enough space and I even deleted numerous songs but still wont download. Full Review Kerie Cecelia March 10, 2013 AMAZINGG!! Im in love with all the lyrics in each song and the music itself is just breath taking i love coldplay soo much!

A Google User May 26, 2013 Definitely a great band I think this is their best album by far. Full Review A Google User March 31, 2012 Have had it on CD for years Love this album<3 this one and Viva La Vida are my favorite<33 Martin Simard November 30, 2014 Off key Fans of this should get their ears checked. Amai Kitty June 26, 2013 Favourite Band I have loved this band since i was 5, they are great... TRUST ME. Coldplay album sales : New album predictions and past figures – Coldplay Community sparky Coldplay album sales : The past, present and future With the release of Ghost Stories , Coldplay are set to score a sixth UK number 1 album in a row, only one behind the seven The Beatles accomplished from their debut, Please Please Me in 1963 to Revolver in 1966 and set to be one in front of fellow UK band, Keane, who also have a perfect run of number 1 albums in the UK!

Coldplay have also enjoyed a 100% album number 1 record in Norway. In the US album market, Coldplay are about to achieve their fourth US number 1 album in a row since their first number 1 album, X&Y. The humble beginnings : Parachutes (2000) Coldplay immediately made their mark on UK album charts, after the 1st single from Parachutes, Shiver, reached the top 40 then the follow up, Yellow, became one of the biggest hits of the year 2000, Coldplay landed their first UK number 1 album and their success did not stop there! The band made waves in the US, a market which was almost impossible to break for new British rock bands, saw them reach a very respectable #51 position on the album charts and gaining many American fans in the process. The success in the UK was repeated in Norway which became Coldplay’s second recorded number 1 hit worldwide with Australia, New Zealand and Ireland charting their debut album in the top 5.

As Coldplay’s popularity grew even further, sales for Parachutes rised along with it and their US sales reflected the bands growing popularity which reached has reached well over 2 million copies and achieved 2x platinum status. In the UK, platinum status was reached over 7 times with sales over 2 million! These were the reported Coldplay album sales figures from 2006 which have risen even further since announced and Parachutes is believed to have sold 8.5 million copies since its release at the turn of the new millennium Coldplay album sales : Copies sold of Parachutes (2006) UK 2,100,000 7xplatinum Total worldwide sales = est 7 millions. (Reported latest figure, 8.5 million copies worldwide) First week sales in the UK : 70,935 Single sale figures to date (estimate) : Yellow (US) : 800,000, Yellow (UK) 260,000 Setting a precedent?

A Rush of Blood To The Head (2002) In 2002, On the back of a very successful debut album, Coldplay were preparing to elevate that success and return with an absolute blockbuster of a 2nd album, A Rush of Blood To The Head. Spearhead single of the album, In My Place became a hit in multiple countries including the UK, Canada and Ireland where the single charted at number 2! Coldplay agonizingly missed out on the number 1 spot in the UK to the Pop Idol runner up at the time, (now known as XFactor) Darius, with debut single Colourblind. That was soon to be forgotten as first week Coldplay sales figures for the new album, debuted at 273,924 sales on the first week! A Rush of Blood To The Head went on to reach the top 5 of all major charts and scored a second consecutive number 1 in the UK and Norway! The album was critically acclaimed and was given a boost when it won ‘Alternative album of the year’ at the grammys in 2002 followed by Clocks winning the top single gong in 2003.

The most successful Coldplay album has gone on to sell over a staggering 15 million copies since release in 2002! Coldplay album sales : Copies sold of A Rush Of Blood to The Head (estimate to date) UK 2,800,000+ 9xplatinum Total worldwide sales = est 15 million + First week sales in the UK : 273,924 Single sale figures to date (estimate) : : The Scientist (US) : 530,000, Clocks (US) : 1,600,000 The hype machine! – X&Y Returning from their most successful album worldwide, Coldplay had a huge task ahead of them, one which they were ready to meet with ambition as X&Y was ready to go out in the world. Their first single from their 3rd LP was Speed of Sound which became a huge airplay smash in the UK, became the first single from a British band since The Beatles to reach the top 10 in the US Billboard charts .

In the UK, Coldplay had to settle for a 2nd number 2 single as viral phone ringtone, The Crazy frog controversially beat them to the Number 1 spot. The triumphant X&Y went on to top the charts in all major countries around the world, reaching number 1 in the UK and the US. There was another record for Coldplay album sales as X&Y sold a whopping 464,471 copies of X&Y in the UK on the first week, becoming at the time, the 2nd fastest selling record of all time behind Oasis . The top of 5 selling tracks of all time in the UK are listed below with X&Y still in the top 3!

1 1997 Be Here Now by Oasis 763,735 2 2010 Progress by Take That 518,601 3 2005 X&Y by Coldplay 464,471 4 2008 The Circus by Take That 432,490 5 2009 I Dreamed a Dream by Susan Boyle 411,820 Coldplay’s third LP was a huge success and lies with A Rush of Blood To The Head as their two most successful albums, sales wise. X&Y has to date sold around 15 million copies! Coldplay album sales : Copies sold of X&Y (estimate to date) UK 2,600,000+ 9xplatinum Total worldwide sales = est 15 million + First week sales in the UK : 464,471 Single sale figures to date (estimate) : Speed of Sound (US) : 1,200,000 Fix You (UK) 330,000 Viva la revolution?!

– Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends (2008) After another successful album and achieving their first number 1 album in the US, Coldplay had a massive platform to build upon for their fourth album, titled Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends. The change in sound was apparent with new producers such as Brian Eno hired and Phil Harvey back as the bands fifth members. Coldplay started off an era with a bold move which saw first promo single, Violet Hill given away as a free download for a week. Despite this, Coldplay somehow achieved yet another top 10 hit in the UK (Coldplay had never at the time had a single which charted lower than the top 10 until Lost! was released as the third single from the album), despite the album been given away for free! Violet Hill also charted at #40 in the US and top 10 in multiple European countries. The success story of the album was title track, Viva La Vida which could be downloaded at the time as an ‘instant grat’ track for pre-ordering the album.

After the album was released, the before chart ineligible, Viva La Vida began to take off across the world, featuring in iTunes adverts then eventually became Coldplay’s first number 1 US Billboard hit along with Coldplay’s first number 1 UK hit, exorcising those chart demons of the past in the form of Darius and The Crazy Frog! The album itself was huge, like X&Y, Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends reached number 1 worldwide, in even more countries this around! The differences in the music world were quite huge since their last album. The singles market was almost fully digital and download based. The album went on to sell 302,074 copies within 3 days as the album was released on Thursday, had it been released on Monday like previous albums, Coldplay may have broken their own record that was set by X&Y! In the US, the album sold over 700,000 copies in the first week of sales. Coldplay’s fourth album went on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide.

First week sales in the UK : 302,074 (3 days) First week sales in the US : 700,000 + Single sale figures to date (estimate) : Violet Hill (UK) : 200,000 Viva La Vida (UK) : 550,000 Viva La Vida (US) 4,000,000 Coldplay album sales : Copies sold of Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends (estimate to date) UK 1,400,000+ 4xplatinum Total worldwide sales = est 10 million + The colourful evolution?! – Mylo Xyloto (2008) The bright and colourful new era arrived within the usual gap of three years before Coldplay’s previous album, Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends.

The album was Mylo Xyloto which was announced in August 2011, before the album release in October the same year and after the release of first single, Every Teardrop is a Waterfall which became a moderate hit across the globe in the new on air and release fashion for singles which was now common place in a music market that has been on the decline post-2008 with record sales dwindling. The energetic hit landed a #6 position the UK, #14 in the US and reached at least top 20 in various single charts worldwide. The follow up single, Paradise which was preferred to Charlie Brown which eventually didn’t fare too well charts wise, reached number 1 in the UK, starting off as a slow burner on the charts to eventually blowing up at the start of 2012, with the band appearing on popular show, The Xfactor, a week or two before . Paradise also reached number 1 in Norway, number 15 in the US and top 5 in a host of various countries.

Looking back at the performance on the album, Mylo Xyloto, it was expected to sell less because of the decline in album sales and the much different musical landscape than during their last effort, ‘Viva La Vida…‘ but it didn’t stop Coldplay from the usual record breaking when they smashed the record for most downloaded digital album . The first week was a hit but not an overwhelming one to previous standards, as Coldplay sold 208,090 in the UK to be the 3rd fastest selling album of 2011, behind Lady Gaga and Adele while in the US, they sold 447,000 copies as they topped the Billboard album chart for the third album in a row! Mylo Xyloto has ended up selling over 8 million copies worldwide, mainly as a slow burner on the charts, charting 1 number in practically every country but with a lot of sales built up over time with the delayed success of Paradise and the Mylo Xyloto tour in 2012.

First week sales in the UK : 208,090 First week sales in the US : 447,000 Single sale figures to date (estimate) : Paradise (UK) 903,000 Coldplay album sales : Copies sold of Mylo Xyloto (estimate to date) UK 1,050,000+ 4xplatinum Total worldwide sales = est 8 million + Back to the present – Ghost Stories (2014) So, we look forward to Ghost Stories, the sixth studio album from Coldplay, making an impact in the charts again. Will Ghost Stories be as or even more successful than Mylo Xyloto? or will it be more understated this time around? The change in the sales climate suggests it will struggle to reach the same 200k+ (in the UK) and 440k+ (in the US) figures we saw before. It would be fairer to compare it to other albums at the end of the year to see what artists or bands Coldplay compares to in contrast!

Remember, 21 by Adele defied the odds despite being one of the biggest selling albums off all time in such a short period! The producer of that album, Paul Epworth, also produced Ghost Stories funnily enough. The impact we saw when Midnight and A Sky Full of Stars was released is an indicator of how huge the pre-orders for Ghost Stories are so lets be optimistic, if there ever is a band to break records, its Coldplay! I will leave you with some stats about Magic, A Sky Full of Stars and Midnight with massive thanks to Mackplay on our forums. Credit also goes to various users on Ukmix, Buzzjack, Billboard.com and The UK Official Charts Company for a lot of stats and facts in this article! Magic : Coldplay | LetsSingIt Lyrics 2CD Originals - Viva La Vida/X&Y [2010] Biography Coldplay is a British alternative rock band, formed in London, United Kingdom in 1997. The band comprises vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer Will Champion.

Having released four successful albums, (all of which debuted at #1 on the UK album chart) Coldplay have also achieved great success with their singles, such as Yellow, Speed of Sound, the Grammy-winning Clocks and the US and UK #1 single Viva La Vida. Frontman Chris Martin credits 1980s Norwegian pop band a-ha for inspiring him to form his own band. Coldplay's early material was often compared to that of Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, while also drawing comparisons to U2 and Travis. Since the release of the band's debut album, Parachutes (2000), Coldplay has 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). Coldplay are one of very few current British music acts to achieve major success in North America. Despite their large worldwide popularity, the band has remained protective of how their music is used in the media, refusing its use for product endorsements.

In the past, Coldplay had turned down multi-million dollar contracts from Gatorade, Diet Coke, and Gap, who wanted to use the songs "Yellow", Trouble, and Don't Panic respectively. According to Martin, "We wouldn't be able to live with ourselves if we sold the songs' meanings like that." On the other hand, "Yellow" has been used to back TV trailers for "The Simpsons" and "Viva la Vida" from their latest album features on the current iTunes TV advert. Since 2002, Coldplay have been active supporters of various social and political causes. They have been visible advocates of Oxfam's Make Trade Fair campaign and Amnesty International. The group has also performed at various charity projects such as Band Aid 20, Live 8, and the Teenage Cancer Trust. The band has released four albums: Parachutes (2000), A Rush Of Blood To The Head (2002), X&Y (2005), and more recently, Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends (2008).

At the Brit Awards 2006, Chris Martin stated that fans would not see them for a long time, suggesting it would be some time before another studio album was released, if at all. However, the previous day on Valentine's Day 2006, during UK Radio DJ Chris Moyles' Breakfast show, Martin had said, "The next album is very good, and I know because it is already written", and rumours were that the band would hire their own 'HQ' studio in the style of Kraftwerk's Kling Klang base to record it, so it would seem there was more to come from Coldplay yet. Coldplay never intended to become England's favorite rock & roll sons when their signature rock melodies ruled the charts throughout 2000. The quartet yearned to mess around a bit, plucking their own acoustics for fun while attending the University College of London. All had been playing instruments since their early teens and had been influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, The Stone Roses, Neil Young, and My Bloody Valentine. They never imagined taking reign of the UK's ever-changing rock scene. Each member had come from a solid household of middle-class parents who encouraged music.

Martin, the eldest of five siblings, began playing the piano as a young child. He started playing in bands around age 15 and sought solace in the words of Tom Waits. Buckland, on the other hand, was into the heavy guitar work of Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix and was playing guitar by age 11. Scotland native Berryman was into funk instead of indie rock, therefore leaving him to play bass. The multi-instrumentalist Champion had not planned to be a drummer until he joined Coldplay. He favoured playing guitar, bass, and the tin whistle, but caught on to playing percussion when the band became official. When they burst onto the scene, Coldplay were heart-wrenching like Travis, passionate like Jeff Buckley, and as fresh as Oasis. They played their first gig at a festival for unsigned bands in Manchester, and the Safety EP was issued shortly thereafter. The Brothers & Sisters EP was issued by Fierce Panda and released a year later. (Both releases saw only 500 pressings.) Their sweet melodies and swooning lyrics landed Coldplay a UK deal with Parlophone in April 1999, and the five-track limited edition Blue Room EP followed that autumn.

With nods from the media, the dream pop foursome was hailed as the next Travis, thanks to their simplistic acoustics and charming personas. Two more EPs, Shiver and Yellow, arrived in Spring 2000. Their full-length debut, Parachutes, earned the band a Mercury Music Prize nomination in the UK. It saw a US release in November 2000, and a month later "Yellow" was chosen as the theme song for all promo spots for the American TV network ABC. The well-received hype surrounding Coldplay continued throughout 2001 as well; they were nominated for three Brit Awards and embarked on a sold-out ten-date tour of the US. Rumours of a split consumed most of the US tour. Martin frequently battled nasty colds and voice exhaustion, which led Coldplay to cancel a series of American dates and scrap a European tour. With all gossip aside, Coldplay resumed playing in Summer 2001 and earned additional success with second single "Trouble". By the autumn, they had headed into the studio for a second album. Rumour had it that it might be Coldplay's last album, since the band members felt they might not capture such brilliance again.

A Rush of Blood to the Head was released in August 2002. The CD/DVD package Live 2003 was issued a year later. Capturing the band's show at the Horden Pavilion in Sydney, Australia, it highlighted Coldplay's monumental success worldwide with A Rush of Blood to the Head. Martin specifically earned a higher notch on the celebrity scale by marrying actress Gwyneth Paltrow in December 2003. Paltrow gave birth to the couple's first daughter, Apple Blythe Alison Martin, the following April. Fatherhood did not stop Martin from working, as Coldplay began recording material for a third album within weeks. Previously recorded material with longtime producer Ken Nelson was scrapped early on, while producer Danton Supple (Morrissey, The Cure) joined Coldplay to complete the recording of X&Y. "Speed of Sound" marked Coldplay's first single from their long-awaited third effort in Spring 2005; the album followed in June, topping the charts around the world, including America and Britain.

Coldplay's fourth album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends was released on June 12, 2008 in the United Kingdom, with the first single Violet Hill having been previously released as a free download through their official website for a week from April 29, 2008. The latest album is currently being given lots of positive feedback for its originality in melodic acoustics and slightly less 'synth-dependent' riffs. It offers a great insight into how significantly the band's music has adapted and developed to themselves and the public. Viva la Vida was produced by Brian Eno, mixed by Markus Dravs, and drew influence from the time the group spent in South America. Barely a week before the album was released, a duo with Kylie Minogue which was intended to be used was scrapped with the comment that 'it was too sexy'. However, they plan to release it as a single or on a deluxe album expected at around Christmas 2008.

On Dec 1, 2008, Coldplay released "Lhuna" with Kylie Minogue at the launch of the (RED)WIRE™ website to mark World AIDS Day 2008. This is the world premiere of the song. Pictures (7) show more (16-31 of 675) Similar Artists show more (16-31 of 60) More artists show this week's top 1000 most popular artists 1 day, 10 hours ago Coldplay - MusicBrainz Coldplay Coldplay 1 Donate | Wiki | Forums | Bug Tracker | Blog | Twitter | Use beta site Running: production (6edec64) Coldplay - Music on Google Play Coldplay About the artist Coldplay are a British rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist and keyboardist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed under the name Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as drummer and backing vocalist, completing the performing line-up.

Creative Director Phil Harvey is often referred to as the official fifth member by the band. The band renamed themselves "Coldplay" in 1998, before recording and releasing three EPs: Safety in 1998, Brothers & Sisters as a single in 1999, and The Blue Room in the same year. The Blue Room was their first release on a major label, after signing to Parlophone. They achieved worldwide fame with the release of the single "Yellow" in 2000. This was followed by their debut album Parachutes released the same year, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head, was released to critical acclaim and won multiple awards, including NME's Album of the Year. 1 $9.49 A Head Full of Dreams is the seventh studio album by British rock band Coldplay. It was released on 4 December 2015 by Parlophone and Atlantic, with a 5.1 Surround Blu-ray Audio version being relea... 1 1 $7.99 Ghost Stories is the sixth studio album by British rock band Coldplay.

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Question: Which British band released a 2002 album entitled ‘A Rush of Blood to the Head’?
Answer: Coldplay