Coldplay are a British rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at
University College London.
After they formed under the name Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their
name to Starfish.
Will Champion joined as a drummer, backing vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, completing the
line-up. Manager Phil Harvey is often considered an unofficial fifth member.
The band renamed themselves "Coldplay" in 1998.
-Wikipedia
Members:
Guy Berryman -
bass, backing vocals, harmonica, mandolin, acoustic guitar (1996-present)
Jonny Buckland -
lead guitar, backing vocals, percussion (1996-present)
Will Champion -
drums, backing vocals, rhythm guitar, piano (1996-present)
Chris Martin -
lead vocals, piano, rhythm guitar, keyboards (1996-present)
Name Origin:
Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland were roommates with Tim Crompton who also had a band.
Crompton's band changed names frequently and one of the names his band discarded was 'The Coldplay.'
Crompton let the guys of 'Starfish' have it and they became Coldplay.
Crompton originally got the name from, "Child's Reflections, Cold Play," a 1997 collection
by American poet Philip Horky.
From: London, United Kingdom
Genre(s):
Alternative rock,
post-Britpop
Active From: 1996-present
Associated Acts:
Apparatjik
Quotes:
"I pray that love will shelter us from our fears
Oh, I pray you trust to let me wipe off your tears
Confront all the pain that we felt inside
With all the cards we been dealt in life"
-
Little Simz
from
WE PRAY (2024)
(more
Coldplay Quotes)