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Coldplay is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock band from London, England that have achieved worldwide success and critical acclaim. The members of Coldplay all met while students at the University College London and soon began playing gigs in the Camden area of London.
On May 4, 2009, Yusuf Islam, once known as Cat Stevens, accused Coldplay of plagiarizing his 1970s Foreigner Suite to write their mega hit Viva La Vida. This is the third musician to accuse Coldplay of theft.The Sun: Cat Stevens accuses Coldplay (May 4, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Genre: Alternative Rock
- Origin: London, England
- Formed: 1997
- Albums: 4
- Labels: Parlophone, Capitol, EMI
- Over 35 million albums sold worldwide
- Lead singer Chris Martin is married to Gwyneth Paltrow
- Over 35 million albums sold worldwide
- Performed at the American Music Awards on November 23, 2008
- NME named Coldplay the "biggest-selling act of 2008" on November 10, 2008NME: Coldplay named the biggest selling act
- Sued by Joe Satriani in 2008 for alleged plagiarism for his song "I Just Wanna Fly"
- Coldplay reportedly used the same music for "Viva la Vida"
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Coldplay Awards
Coldplay won the 2009 Grammy Awards for Song Of The Year and Best Rock Album, and was nominated for Record Of The Year, Album of the Year, Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals, Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals and Best Rock Song.Official Site: 2009 Grammy Nominations -
More Tour Dates Announced
On February 6, 2009, Coldplay announced they were extending their tour for Viva La Vida to include 14 summer concert dates in the U.S.. The tour extension kicks off in Portland, Oregon on July 10, 2009 and wraps up in Tampa, Florida on August 9, 2009.E Online: Coldplay Warms to Summer... (February 6, 2009) -
Career
Their first album Parachutes was an immediate success, winning the band a Grammy and spawning the international hit "Yellow". Their second album A Rush of Blood to the Head was an even greater success and won the band their second Grammy award. The band's fourth studio album Viva la Vida is scheduled for release on June 17, 2008. -
Band Members
- Chris Martin - Vocals
- Jonny Buckland - Guitar
- Guy Berryman - Bass
- Will Champion - Drums
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Studio Albums
- 2000: Parachutes
- 2002: A Rush of Blood to the Head
- 2005: X&Y
- 2008: Viva la Vida
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Quotes
""We probably sound like a group of grannies in a knitting circle, but it's the truth."—Chris MartinPeople: 10 Best Celeb Quotes This Week -
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@KerryMP Didn't he actually admit to liking Coldplay though? No wonder the Arctic Monkeys story was pushed so hard.
@bristol_citizen | November 08, 2009 11:32 PM -
i loooove so much Coldplay and Kent. Amazing and beautiful bands <3!
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View All Coldplay Questions (30) | Ask a QuestionAnyone know where I can find the sheet music to Coldplay's "Postcards from Far Away"? (1 Answer)It appears you can download it here. http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0070003 for $3 Good Luck! read moreDid Coldplay rock the 2009 Grammys? (1 Answer)I think they had a good night. They won seven Grammy nominations and a Best Pop Performance by a Duo Or Group as well as the prestigious Song Of The ... read moreWhen will other top artists follow Coldplay & sell their songs direct to the public? (1 Answer)I think that you are actually referring to the band Radiohead and the way that they successfully marketed and sold their album In Rainbows (where they allowed their fans to ... read moreColdplay or U2: Which is better? (4 Answers)Between 1980 and 1996: U2 These days: Coldplay, they're still evolving. U2 lost their sound as they got more fans and I hope they get it back someday. read more
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