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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.
Top Albums
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
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Parachutes
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Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends
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X&Y
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Viva La Vida
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Clocks
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The Scientist
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Fix You
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Yellow
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Violet Hill
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Don't Panic
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Trouble
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In My Place
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Strawberry Swing
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Speed Of Sound
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Life In Technicolor
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Talk
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42
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Cemeteries Of London
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Shoutbox
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love_you_chris wrote:
So I'm gonna buy a gun and start a war If you can tell me something worth fighting for
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Isab3lla wrote:
So... what do you guys think of my new avatar? :D
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artisticvanity wrote:
so you take a picture of someone you see! <3
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navellion wrote:
awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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WildPrincess89 wrote:
I just downloaded all Coldplay ringtones at http://tiny.cc/Hu5bc Viva La Vida is my favorite, love it!
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hagelstorm wrote:
a message <3
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kytinion wrote:
Wish you all a happy *Christmas Holiday*!! Best Regards,
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WildPrincess89 wrote:
I just downloaded all Coldplay ringtones at http://tiny.cc/Hu5bc Viva La Vida is my favorite, love it!
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GetMeOuttaHere wrote:
AND IT WAS ALL YELLOW!
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lilmsfashnista wrote:
A Rush of blood to the head not even in the top 15? damn ... [2]
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HottyWife wrote:
I just downloaded all Coldplay ringtones at http://tiny.cc/Hu5bc Viva La Vida is my favorite, love it!
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la14675 wrote:
looking for downloads of them. <3 msg me if you can help me outtt.
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niksaaan wrote:
A Rush of blood to the head not even in the top 15? damn ...
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malentedeadfuck wrote:
Chris Martin has been arrested, because he makes shitty music.
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isahud wrote:
LOL@ Martin's death [2]
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artisticvanity wrote:
<3
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gustavophilipe wrote:
in my place
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HenryRattlehead wrote:
i fucking killed him when he released viva la vida
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browncookies wrote:
Karma Police by Coldplay? Oh Lord where have I been!! and LOL@ Martin's death
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love_you_chris wrote:
my heart would break into millions of pieces if He died... :)
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Violet Hill full track | 3:44 |
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Viva La Vida full track | 4:00 |
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Lost? full track | 3:41 |
Events
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Jan
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vivalavi
nogalera, Saltillo, Mexico
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Feb
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Coldplay
Gigantinho, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Feb
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Coldplay + Bat For Lashes
Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina
282 shouts
| 227 attendees
News
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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