BIOGRAPHY
Coldplay is a British rock band formed in London in 1996. It consists of Chris Martin (vocals, piano), Jonny Buckland (guitar), Guy Berryman (bass) and Will Champion (drums, percussion, vocals). The band's music, initially influenced by britpop and post-punk, evolved towards a pop and alternative rock style over the albums.
The group has released several successful albums, including "Parachutes" in 2000, "A Rush of Blood to the Head" in 2002, "X&Y" in 2005, "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends" in 2008, "Mylo Xyloto" in 2011 and "Ghost Stories" in 2014. These albums have all reached number one in many countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
Coldplay has sold over 80 million albums and has won numerous awards, including nine Grammy Awards. In 2014, Rolling Stone magazine ranked them as the most popular rock band in the world.