Chris Martin Retiring

Chris Martin, the lead singer for the band Coldplay, is reportedly planning to retire. Martin made the statement, "I'm 31 now and I don't think bands should keep going past 33."Female First: Chris Martin to retire (November 18, 2008)

1. Full name: Christopher Anthony John Martin
2. Born: March 2, 1977
3. Birthplace: Devon, England
4. Attended: University College London
5. Spouse: Gwyneth Paltrow
6. Children: Apple and Moses
7. Vegetarian
8. Coldplay debut album: Parachutes released in July 2000
9. Record labels: Parlophone and Capitol

"I'm 31 now and I don't think bands should keep going past 33. So we're trying to pack in as much as possible. Up until the end of next year, we'll just go for it in every sense. I don't believe in time off."Female First: Chris Martin to retire (November 18, 2008)

"We've still got our own hair, we can still fit into our musical trousers and we've got to make the most of that."Female First: Chris Martin to retire (November 18, 2008)

"The reason we're the biggest band in the world at the moment is because the others are on holiday. That's how you get your breaks. That's how the understudy gets his opportunity. While U2 and Green Day are away, we've gotten to make the most of it."Female First: Chris Martin to retire (November 18, 2008)