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)

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

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)

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.

• Chris Martin - Vocals
• Jonny Buckland - Guitar
• Guy Berryman - Bass
• Will Champion - Drums

• 2000: Parachutes
• 2002: A Rush of Blood to the Head
• 2005: X&Y
• 2008: Viva la Vida

""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