Coldplay is a British rock band formed in 1996. They are known for their distinctive sound, emotional ballads and powerful anthems. Their music has won numerous awards and they are one of the best-selling music artists in the world, having sold over 100 million records globally.
Formed in London, England in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, who met while studying at University College London.
The band's original name was 'Starfish.'
Their debut album, 'Parachutes,' was released in 2000 and became a commercial success, earning the band their first Grammy Award.
Coldplay's subsequent albums, including 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' (2002), 'X&Y' (2005), 'Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends' (2008), 'Mylo Xyloto' (2011), 'Ghost Stories' (2014), and 'A Head Full of Dreams' (2015), were also commercial successes and earned critical acclaim.
The band has been on numerous world tours and has headlined major festivals such as Glastonbury, Coachella, and Lollapalooza.
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Coldplay was formed in London, England in 1996.
Coldplay's most popular song is 'Viva La Vida,' followed by 'Fix You,' and 'The Scientist.'
Coldplay has won 9 Grammys, including 4 for 'Song of the Year.'
Yes, Coldplay has collaborated with many other artists, including Beyoncé, The Chainsmokers, and Rihanna.
The band's lead singer, Chris Martin, has said that the name 'Coldplay' was originally inspired by another band's name, 'Plok,' and was meant to be a joke. They later decided to keep the name because they thought it was memorable.