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Coldplay

Also known as Starfish, Big Fat Noises, Los Unidades

Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion; manager Phil Harvey is also credited as a full member. The group are best known for their live performances and have had a significant impact on popular culture.

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Coldplay is a British rock band formed in London in 1997, consisting of Chris Martin (vocals and piano), Jonny Buckland (guitar), Guy Berryman (bass), and Will Champion (drums), along with manager Phil Harvey as a full member. The band is best known for their live performances and has made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Musical artist.image: ColdplayWembley120925 (cropped).jpg
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Musical artist.alt: Coldplay preparing to bow on stage after performing
Musical artist.caption: Coldplay at Wembley Stadium in 2025. From left to right: Jonny Buckland, Chris Martin, Guy Berryman and Will Champion.
Musical artist.origin: London, England
Musical artist.years_active: 1997–present
Musical artist.spinoffs: Apparatjik
Musical artist.awards: Full list

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inception: 1999-00-00
start of work period: 1997-00-00
social media followers: 23731748
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Contents

History
1997–1999: Formation and first years
2000–2001: ''Parachutes''
2002–2004: ''A Rush of Blood to the Head''
2005–2007: ''X&Y''
2008–2010: ''Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends''
2011–2012: ''Mylo Xyloto''
2013–2014: ''Ghost Stories''
2015–2018: ''A Head Full of Dreams''
2019–2020: ''Everyday Life''
2021–present: ''Music of the Spheres'' and ''Moon Music''
Artistry
Creative process
Musical and lyrical style
Influences
Live performances
Fashion and aesthetic
Achievements
Legacy
Other activities
Philanthropy
Politics and activism
Endorsements
Band members
Discography
Filmography
Tours
See also
Notes
References
Further reading
External links

Coldplay initially went by the names Big Fat Noises and Starfish. Following the independent release of the EP Safety (1998), the band signed a record deal with Parlophone in 1999 and issued their debut album, Parachutes (2000), which included the breakthrough single "Yellow"; the album won a Brit Award for British Album of the Year and a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. The follow-up, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), earned the same accolades. X&Y (2005) concluded what Coldplay viewed as a trilogy, and their fourth album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album; both releases topped the charts in over 30 countries, becoming the best-sellers of their respective years worldwide. Viva la Vida title track was the first song by a British act to reach number one in the United States and United Kingdom simultaneously in the 21st century.