Who is Chris Martin - Lead Vocalist - Coldplay

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Chris Martin of Coldplay

Chris Martin, British rocker, is the leading vocalist of "Coldplay"; one of the world's most popular alternative rock bands. Chris Martin formed two earlier bands in school before Coldplay and he has also written music for other popular artists. This talented frontman can not only write songs but can also play clarinet, guitar, harmonica, mandolin & piano. He married beautiful American Actress, Gwyneth Paltrow, in 2003, & the couple have two children & reside in England.

"Coldplay" formed in 1998 when fellow band members: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, & Will Champion met at university. The Grammy award winning band supports various charities; most notably Oxfam's Fair Trade Fair & Amnesty International. Chris Martin also supports and voices his opinions on various political causes including american politics. The Grammy Award Winning Rock Band is best known for their songs "Clocks", "Fix You", "Speed of Sound", "The Scientist", "Viva La Vida" & "Yellow".


Viva La Vida


The band has now kicked off their four-month long "Viva La Vida" tour on May 5, 2009 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The much anticipated tour will make stops throughout the United States, Canada, and Western Europe and will end in Wembley Stadium, London, England on September 19, 2009. Much success to "Chris Martin" & "Coldplay" on their upcoming "Viva La Vida" tour. Follow @coldplay on Twitter for updates.

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Mini Biography of Chris Martin 

  • Born: Christopher Anthony John Martin
  • Birthday: March 2, 1977
  • Birth Place: Exeter, Devon, England
  • Nationality: British
  • Education: University College London - Greek Latin (1st Class Honors)
  • Met fellow band members while attending university
  • Formed Rock Group "Coldplay" in 1998 with fellow band members
  • Lead Vocalist - Coldplay
  • Talented musician, producer, songwriter & vocalist
  • Plays - clarinet, guitar, harmonica, mandolin, & piano
  • Married - American Actress Gwyneth Paltrow - Dec 5, 2003
  • Family - Two Children, Daughter: Apple (2004), Son: Moses (2006)

 

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Biography of Chris Martin 

Christopher Anthony John "Chris" Martin (born 2 March 1977) is an English singer-songwriter and instrumentalist, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Coldplay. He is married to Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow, with whom he has two children.

History of the Band "Coldplay" 

Coldplay are an English alternative rock band, formed in London in 1998. The group comprises Chris Martin (lead vocals, keyboards, guitar), Jonny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar), and Will Champion (drums, backing vocals, other instruments).

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Gwyneth Paltrow - Actress & Mom 

Wife of Chris Martin

Gwyneth Kate Paltrow (; born September 27, 1972)According to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. Searchable at http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461 is an American actress.

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