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London, United Kingdom (1997 – present)

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.

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6	Violet Hill full track	13,458
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8	Strawberry Swing full track	12,069
9	Trouble full track	11,549
10	Speed Of Sound full track	10,947
11	Life In Technicolor full track	10,884
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paulocosta_ wrote:
58 minutes ago

X&Y is better than anything in the world.

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alexjgrant wrote:
2 hours ago

I'll make things easy for everyone... Parachutes = ARoBttH > VlV > X & Y

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artisticvanity wrote:
yesterday evening

favourite band <3

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BackNDaDay90 wrote:
yesterday evening

Please join my group if ur a fan of the 1980s. I feature a new video from the 80s every week. http://www.last.fm/group/I+Love+the+80s!

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Saspens wrote:
yesterday evening

Было бы забавно, но привыкли бы) Я же А1 не смотрю по той же причине что и остальные каналы - там редко показывают то, что мне нравится. Показывал вот у нас раньше Music Box TV. Тот поинтересней канал, так как транслировал почти все существующие направления музыки, вне зависимости от популярности жанра.

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in-your-honor wrote:
yesterday evening

And no, Nickelback is not better. [3]

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serowyksiezyc wrote:
yesterday evening

Chris has amazing voice<3

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Harry_01 wrote:
yesterday evening

Really beautiful music. I don't know why but I mostly listen to them in autumn and winter.

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Sam_Snow wrote:
yesterday evening

Ну, пардон) Значит нам нужно больше A1нов. Представь, включают люди утром ящик, а там вместо Муз-ТВ и прочих, А1 идёт. Посмотрел бы я на их лица:D Таких немного. Они просто не знают что теряют. Их надо подсаживать.

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marave44 wrote:
yesterday evening

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JigsawCS wrote:
yesterday evening

nickelback is not even worth being compared to coldplay ...

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MadDennis wrote:
yesterday afternoon

And no, Nickelback is not better. [2]

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Saspens wrote:
yesterday afternoon

Я говорил про обычное музыкальное тв. А A1 всё же глоток свежего воздуха. Про людей согласен.+Не все так тащатся от музыки, некоторым она особо и не нужна.

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HempKnight757 wrote:
yesterday morning

wow people say dumb stuff, lol. nickle back is garbage. cold play is alright, but a million times better than nickle back !!! <----- that means I mean it. get it?

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isadora_empire wrote:
yesterday morning

I think viva la vida is their best album, the songs are more animated, other album i like a lot is a rush of blood to the head..

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Sam_Snow wrote:
yesterday morning

Я бы не сказал, что на A-one есть такие уж жёсткие ограничения. Просто все, что значительно отклоняется от основного, показывают в отдельных рубриках. Пусть и мало по времени, но хоть так. По поводу большинства, это точно. Некоторые нуждаются в "путеводителе". Но не у всех банально нет вкуса. Многие просто и не подозревают, что есть много прекрасных, но менее популярных исполнителей.

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brit_airsupply wrote:
yesterday morning

anybody loves <amsterdam>? it's so charming

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rifat1984 wrote:
yesterday morning

same with me first album is the best "I wanna live life and never be cruel I wanna live life and be good to you"

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isahud wrote:
yesterday morning

If you love me, won't you love me know?

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u2martyman wrote:
yesterday morning

Speed of Sound is their best. And no, Nickelback is not better.

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The Coldplay.com Exhibition Room is open!

5 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/coldplay

Good afternoon. Today sees the launch of the Coldplay.com Exhibition Room. This digital art gallery will feature submissions from Coldplay fans, with a new Exhibit on display every weekday.The Exhibi.. …

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