Coldplay
The group comprises Chris Martin (lead vocals, keyboards, guitar), Jonny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar), and Will Champion (drums, backing vocals, other instruments). Coldplay s early material was compared to acts such as Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, U2, and Travis. Since the release of Parachutes, Coldplay have drawn influence from other sources, including Echo & the Bunnymen, Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland met one another during their orientation week at University College London (UCL) in September 1996. Two more singles were released during 2006, The Hardest Part and What If .In the past, Coldplay 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. They also played on the Carling Tour, which showcased up-and-coming acts. Coldplay released their first full-length album, Parachutes, in July 2000, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. Having found success in Europe, the band set their sights on North America, Coldplay returned to the studio in October 2001 to begin work on their second album A Rush of Blood to the Head, once again with Ken Nelson producing.
The CD is also available as a free download from their website. On 1 October 2009, Coldplay announced another Latin America Tour to take place in February and March of 2010, in which they will visit countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia. Since April 2009, Coldplay has been recording their fifth studio album. In that time, it sold 302,000 copies; the BBC called it one of the fastest-selling records in UK history .
The band were also filmed for Make Poverty History, clicking their fingers. During the early years, Coldplay became widely known in the media for claims they gave 10 percent of the band s profits to charity, In June 2009, Coldplay began supporting Meat Free Monday, a food campaign started by Sir Paul McCartney which attempts to help slow climate change by having at least one meat free day a week. From 17 and 31 December 2009, Coldplay auctioned a quantity of significant band memorabilia, including their first guitars, on eBay. The album was released in August 2002 and spawned several popular singles, including In My Place , Clocks , and the ballad The Scientist . Coldplay toured from June 2002 to September 2003 for the A Rush of Blood to the Head Tour.
LeftRightLeftRightLeft was to be given away at the remaining concerts of their Viva la Vida tour. The album is slated for release sometime in 2010. Coldplay s musical style has been defined as alternative rock, being compared to Radiohead and Oasis. The tone of the band s first studio album, Parachutes, was described as melodic pop with distorted guitar riffs and swishing percussion . Despite Coldplay s worldwide popularity, the band has remained protective of how their music is used in the media, refusing its use for product endorsements.
The song Life in Technicolor II was released as a single on 9 February 2009. In June, Coldplay began their Viva la Vida Tour with a free concert at Brixton Academy in London. In 2009, Coldplay was nominated for four BRIT Awards: British Group, British Live Act, British Single ( Viva la Vida ) and British Album (Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends). On 15 May 2009, Coldplay released a live CD, entitled LeftRightLeftRightLeft that was recorded at various shows during the tour. They visited five continents, including co-headlining festival dates at Glastonbury Festival, In December 2003, readers of Rolling Stone chose Coldplay as the best artist and the best band of the year. Coldplay spent most of 2004 out of the spotlight, taking a break from touring and recording their third album. From June 2005 to July 2006, Coldplay went on their Twisted Logic Tour, which included festival dates like Coachella, Isle of Wight Festival, Glastonbury and the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Proceeds went to Kids Company, a charity which helps vulnerable children and young people in London. . The band reportedly are working with Brian Eno again.
Coldplay are an English alternative rock band, formed in London in 1998. White Shadows was released in Mexico during June 2007. In October 2006, Coldplay began work on their fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, with producer Brian Eno. Martin described Viva la Vida as a new direction for Coldplay: a change from their past three albums, which they have referred to as a trilogy . On 15 June 2008, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends topped the UK album chart, despite having come on the market only three days previously.
The pair spent the rest of the college year planning a band, ultimately forming a group called Pectoralz. In 1998, the band released 500 copies of the Safety EP. After completing their final examinations, Coldplay signed to Parlophone for a five-album contract in the spring of 1999. In March 1999, Coldplay began work on their debut album, recorded at Rockfield Studios with producer Ken Nelson.
