Chris Martin Biography, Age, Ex-wife, Children, Family, Wiki & More

Chris Martin’s fascination in music evolved at a young age and while he was studying in the preparatory Exeter Cathedral School, he established his maiden band called The Rocking Honkies. While he was studying in University College London, he met Guy Berryman, Will Champion, and Jonny Buckland, who went on to form their independent band called Coldplay. Martin served as the lead singer, pianist, and rhythm guitarist of Coldplay's debut album, Parachutes. The debut album of cold play was an instant hit and it sold over 5 million copies and also won a Grammy Award.

 

Besides Coldplay, Martin has penned down a variety of songs for independent acts including the singer Jamelia and the British pop group called Embrace. He allied with singer Nelly Furtado on the track super hit track "All Good Things Come TO An End" in 2005. The following year, he worked with superstar rapper Jay-Z for his song "Beach Chair". Martin has also worked with Kanye West and Swizz Beatz.

 

In addition to singing, he and Jonny Buckland made brief appearances in the film titled Shaun of the Dead.  Martin has also appeared in the television series titled Extras in 2006. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling music artists. Martin appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom. Martin has written songs for a variety of acts including Embrace ("Gravity") and Jamelia ("See It in a Boy's Eyes", co-written with Coldplay producer Rik Simpson). Martin has also collaborated with Ron Sexsmith, Faultline, the Streets, and Ian McCulloch. He also sang a part of the vocals for the Band Aid 20 single, "Do They Know It's Christmas?"