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Chris Martin
b. 1977
English singer-songwriter (born 1977)
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Biography
Christopher Anthony John Martin is an English singer, songwriter, musician and producer. He is best known as the vocalist, pianist and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay.
In Their Own Words (5)
The thing I really believe deep down is that everybody has a gift for something. Our job as adults is to make sure all children have the opportunity to find their gift.
On Times of India interview, 2016. source , 2016
Life is beautiful in all its colors, even the darker ones, they’re here for a reason.
On the Live 2012 concert documentary. , 2012
Ever since our band came out, we have been a very polarising group because we do a certain thing very well.
On the Zane Lowe interview, 2014. source , 2014
There’s an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm where they get the text of an obituary wrong, and instead of saying “beloved aunt,” it says “beloved cunt.” And I always think that would kind of sum up the two sides of my life, the two sides of the coin. I’d like that.
Talking about death, RollingStone Magazine 2008. source , 2008
I think girls are amazing but I also feel really guilty about doing stuff with someone that you don't really like. I don't believe there is such a thing as casual sex. Someone always gets hurt and I hate that feeling. One thing about girls is that I get scared. I get scared of my feelings being in the hands of another person, I know that feeling of waiting for a girl to call. That's scary.
On an interview with Q Magazine, August 2002 issue. , 2002
Timeline
The story of Chris Martin, told in moments.
Coldplay releases Parachutes. "Yellow" becomes the breakthrough single. The video, filmed on a beach at dawn in one continuous shot, costs almost nothing. The album wins a Grammy and sells 8.5 million copies.
A Rush of Blood to the Head is released. "The Scientist" and "Clocks" both become era-defining tracks. The album wins three Grammys including Record of the Year for "Clocks."
Marries Gwyneth Paltrow in a private ceremony. They have two children, Apple and Moses. The marriage lasts 11 years before they announce a "conscious uncoupling" in 2014.
Coldplay headlines the Super Bowl 50 halftime show at Levi's Stadium. Over 115 million people watch. Beyonce and Bruno Mars join them on stage.
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