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| Born | Christopher Anthony John Martin 2 March 1977 |
| Alma mater | University College London |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
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| Partner(s) | Dakota Johnson (2017–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Origin | London, England |
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| Member of | Coldplay |
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Christopher Anthony John Martin (born 2 March 1977) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and producer. He is best known as the vocalist, pianist and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay.
Born in Exeter, Martin went to University College London, where he formed Coldplay with Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. The band signed with Parlophone in 1999, finding global fame with Parachutes (2000) and following albums. He won seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards as part of Coldplay. Having sold more than 100 million albums worldwide,[a] they are the most successful group of the 21st century.[3] The Independent and Evening Standard have cited Martin among the most influential figures in the United Kingdom,[4] while American Songwriter ranked him as one of the best male singers of the 21st century.[5]
- ^ "What's The Difference Between A Record And An Album? 5 Things To Know". The Sound of Vinyl. 30 March 2021. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Coldplay Re-Ups with Warner Music Group for Long-Term Deal Via Parlophone". Variety. 6 October 2021. Archived from the original on 8 January 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "Glastonbury 2024: The Reason Coldplay Are the 21st Century's Defining Band". BBC Culture. 25 June 2024. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "The Music Industry's 100 Most Influential People". The Independent. 29 June 2004. Archived from the original on 6 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- "London's 1000 Most Influential People 2012: Music Makers, Rock and Pop". Evening Standard. 8 November 2012. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "The Best Male Vocalists of the 21st Century". American Songwriter. 27 April 2024. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
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