Chris Martin | |
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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 the release of Parachutes (2000) and subsequent albums. He has 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 cited him as one of the best male singers of the 21st century.[5]
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