Who are Coldplay?
Coldplay are an English rock band formed in London in 1997. Led by singer Chris Martin, they are one of the world's best-selling bands, known for songs such as Yellow, The Scientist, Fix You and Viva la Vida.
The band was formed by Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion, who met at University College London.
Their debut album, Parachutes, released in 2000, included the hit Yellow and won a Grammy Award.
Global success
Coldplay's albums include A Rush of Blood to the Head, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends and Music of the Spheres.
Their Music of the Spheres World Tour became one of the highest-grossing tours of all time. The band has worked to reduce the environmental impact of touring.
Coldplay headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2016 and Glastonbury Festival several times.
Chris Martin was married to actress Gwyneth Paltrow. The band is known for its LED wristbands, which light up during concerts.
The band has won many Grammy Awards and Brit Awards.