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Coldplay
Musician

Coldplay

🌍 British

Biography

Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion; manager Phil Harvey is also credited as a full member. The group are best known for their live performances and have had a significant impact on popular culture.

Achievements & Awards

Awards Grammy Award for Record of the Year 2004 Clocks Grammy Award for Best Rock Album 2009 Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album 2003, 2002 A Rush of Blood to the Head, Parachutes Brit Award for Song of the Year 2006 Speed of Sound Juno Award for International Album of the Year 2017, 2009, 2006 A Head Full of Dreams, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, X&Y Brit Award for British Album of the Year 2006, 2003, 2001 X&Y, A Rush of Blood to the Head, Parachutes Teen Choice Award for Choice Rock Song 2012 Paradise MTV Video Music Award for Best Group 2003 The Scientist MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock 2025, 2020, 2012 ALL MY LOVE, Orphans, Paradise Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals 2009 Viva la Vida Brit Award for British Group 2016, 2012, 2003, ... MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song 2005 Speed of Sound MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction 2002 Trouble MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects 2016 Up&Up Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal 2003 In My Place World Music Award for World's Best Selling British Artist 2008, 2005 MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction 2003 The Scientist NME Award - Godlike Genius Award 2016 iHeartRadio Music Award for Best Collaboration 2018 Something Just Like This MTV Video Music Award Best Breakthrough Video 2003 The Scientist Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Song 2018 Something Just Like This MTV Europe Music Award for Best Group 2003 Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Album 2015, 2012 Ghost Stories, Mylo Xyloto MTV Europe Music Award for Best Rock 2020, 2017, 2016, ... Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Artist 2012 Billboard Music Award for Top Alternative Artist 2012 MTV Europe Music Award for Best UK & Ireland Act 2005, 2002 NRJ Music Award of Honor 2009 NME Award for Best Album 2003 A Rush of Blood to the Head iHeartRadio Music Award for Favorite Tour Tradition 2026 Coldplay, Crowd cam for Music of the Spheres World Tour Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Tour 2024, 2023, 2017 World Music Award for World’s Best Rock Artist 2008 Billboard Music Award for Top Alternative Album 2012 Mylo Xyloto NME Award for Best Single 2001 Yellow iHeartRadio Music Award for Best Tour 2023, 2017 Music of the Spheres World Tour, A Head Full of Dreams Tour Echo Award for Best International Rock/Pop Group 2016, 2012, 2009, ... A Head Full of Dreams, Mylo Xyloto, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, ... NME Award for Greatest Music Moment of the Year 2017 Coldplay's Viola Beach tribute at Glastonbury NRJ Music Award for International Group of the Year 2024, 2021, 2016 World Music Award for World's Best Selling Record Act 2008 NME Award for Best New British Act 2001 Porin Award for Best International Song 2009 Viva la Vida Brit Award for British Live Act 2013 NRJ Music Award for Most Streamed Song 2016 Hymn for the Weekend NRJ Music Award for International Collab'/Duo of the Year 2021 My Universe Ondas Award for Music: Best International Performer or Group 2008 American Music Award for Favorite Touring Artist 2022, 2017 BBC Music Award for British Artist of the Year 2016