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Christopher Martin (other)
Christopher Martin may refer to: Music * Chris Martin (born 1977), English singer-songwriter for Coldplay *Christopher Martin (rapper) (born 1962), American rapper, known as Play, from the duo Kid 'n Play *Christopher Martin (singer) (born 1987), reggae singer/songwriter from Jamaica *Christopher Martin (trumpeter), American trumpet player * DJ Premier (Christopher Martin, born 1966), American DJ and record producer Others *Christopher Martin (bobsleigh) (born 1945), Canadian Olympic bobsledder *Christopher Martin (Mayflower passenger) (c. 1582–1620/21), English pilgrim on ''The Mayflower'' * Christopher C. Martin, American architect * Christopher H. Martin (born 1969), American abstract artist See also * Christopher Martin-Jenkins (1945–2013), cricket journalist * Christopher Martin Peña (born 1986), Mexican American boxer *Chris Martin (other) *Christy Martin (other) *Christian Martin (other) *Christina Martin Christina Martin (born January 1980) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Martin
Christopher Anthony John Martin (born 2 March 1977) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist, pianist, rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay. Born in Exeter, Devon, he went to University College London, where he formed the band with classmates Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. They found worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow (Coldplay song), Yellow" in 2000, receiving acclaim for albums such as ''A Rush of Blood to the Head'' (2002), ''Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends'' (2008) and Coldplay discography, others. He won seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards as part of the band. They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide as of 2021, making them the most successful group of the 21st century. Martin appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom. Early life Martin was born on 2 March 1977 in Exeter, Devon, England, and is the oldest of fiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coldplay
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, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, initially calling themselves Starfish. After independently releasing an extended play, ''Safety'' (1998), Coldplay signed with Parlophone in 1999. The band's debut album, ''Parachutes'' (2000), included their breakthrough single "Yellow" and received a Brit Award for British Album of the Year, a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and a Mercury Prize nomination. Their second album, ''A Rush of Blood to the Head'' (2002), won the same accolades and included "Clocks", which earned a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. In 2005, they released '' X&Y''; the album was marked by a troubled production and various delays, completing what the band considered a trilogy as wel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
