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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.
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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A Rush of Blood to the Head
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Parachutes
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Black_Lucian wrote:
Remarkable team!Advise all!
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maxxur wrote:
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guzii4 wrote:
Wedding bells is amazing ♥
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BEERMANTOM wrote:
chris martin is such a douchebag
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LuuzRo wrote:
New album please. Please. I miss their awesomeness.
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maxxur wrote:
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SamuelEllmer wrote:
Christ Martin on Wedding Bells at the Apple Keynote: "This is a new song, from the new Coldplay 2.6. It has many exciting new features, including: 7 different kinds of chord, including a new one that even our closest rivals know nothing about, which John and I designed, called the chord of iMinor."
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Emi_lia wrote:
I could never grow tired of this band <3 [2]
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I need new Coldplay! [3]
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flyawaygirl24 wrote:
I could never grow tired of this band <3
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chrismartiniana wrote:
I Love this band so much.
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Strawberry_Bomb wrote:
I need new Coldplay! [2]
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Drogenhunter wrote:
Wedding Bells at keynote ♥ [2]
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VONSiD wrote:
Wedding Bells at keynote ♥
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HexachromeDream wrote:
We never change <3
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kaftoskaitsiou wrote:
veeery talented band!<3
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ElNinoNL wrote:
Fix you from the album leftrightleftrightleft.. Just beautiful..
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KrisonPine wrote:
Clocks!!!
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gerxrdo wrote:
love coldplay :D
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dpsale wrote:
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends - мой любимый альбом
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Happy birthday Parachutes
10 Jul 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/coldplay
Coldplay's debut album, Parachutes, was released ten years ago today. To celebrate, the official site is streaming a track from the show the band played that very day - click here to hear it.
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