In October 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album,, which topped the charts in over 34 countries, was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011, and received mixed reviews. In May 2014, they released their sixth album,, which also received mixed reviews and topped several national album charts. In December 2015, the band released their seventh album,, which reached the top two in most major markets, but received generally mixed reviews.
Coldplay have throughout their career, including nine, six, seven and from 34 nominations. They have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the. Three of their albums: Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head, and X&Y, are among the in UK chart history. In December 2009, readers voted the group the fourth-best artist of the 2000s. Coldplay have supported various social and political causes, such as 's campaign. They have also performed at charity projects, including,,,,,,, and the UK.
Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • History [ ] 1996–1999: Formation and first years [ ] and first met during their at (UCL) in September 1996. The pair spent the rest of the university year planning a band, ultimately forming a group called Pectoralz., a classmate of Martin and Buckland, later joined the group. By 1997, the group, who had renamed themselves Starfish, performed gigs for local promoters at small clubs.
Martin also had recruited his longtime school friend, who was studying at the, to be the band's manager. Coldplay have since accepted Harvey as the fifth member of the group. The band's line-up was completed when joined to take up percussion duties.
Champion had grown up playing piano, guitar, bass, and; he quickly learned the drums (despite having no previous experience). The band finally settled on the name 'Coldplay' which was suggested by Tim Crompton, a local student who had been using the name for his group. By 1997, Martin had met Classics student. During a weekend in the English village in Surrey they asked each other to play their own songs on the piano.