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One of the UK's most distinctive and popular singers and songwriters, Chris Martin was educated at the prestigious Sherborne School in Dorset. As a child he was musically inspired by artists such as a-ha, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Smiths, U2 and Peter Gabriel, who achieved commercial success in the s by melding intelligent songwriting with musical sophistication. Martin then went to University College, London, to study Ancient World Studies, where he also met his future Coldplay bandmates.

Martin achieved fame in when the band's skiva, "Parachutes", became a major hit and spawned the popular single "Yellow". Many critics saw Coldplay as the natural heirs to Radiohead but with a more radio-friendly sound. Since the success of "Parachutes", Coldplay have remained one of the biggest bands in the world, a constant presence on radio and one of the few British stadium bands of the 21st century.

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Coldplay on Embracing Their Haters: “We’re a Very, Very Easy, Safe Target”

Coldplay are well aware that they have haters, but have learned to embrace the negativity. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, frontman Chris Martinexplained how the band has learned to take it all in stride.

While discussing the band’s promotional strategies for their latest album, Moon Music, interviewer Alex Morriscommented that Martin rarely mentions things he doesn’t enjoy — Coldplay haters included. “It would be terrible if we lived in a society where everyone had to [like the same thing],” Martin responded. “We’re a very, very easy, safe target. We’re not going to bite back. We are four white, middle-class men from England. We deserve to take some shit for what our people have done. There’s a reason we get to play all around the world, and part of it is not necessarily very healthy.”

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Coldplay

British rock band

Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer and percussionist Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey.^[a] They are best known for their live performances,^[3] and their impact on popular culture through their music, advocacy and achievements.

The members of the band initially met at University College London, calling themselves Big Fat Noises and changing to Starfish, before settling on the current name. After releasing Safety () independently, Coldplay signed with Parlophone in and issued their debut album, Parachutes (), featuring the breakthrough single "Yellow". It earned a Brit Award for British Album of the Year and a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. The group's follow-up, A Rush of Blood to the Head (), won the same accolades. X&Y () completed what they regarded as a trilogy and was s