Chris Martin

Christopher Anthony John Martin, commonly known as Chris Martin, was born on March 2, 1977, in Exeter, Devon, England. He is the eldest of five children. His father, Anthony Martin, is a retired accountant, and his mother, Alison Martin, is a music teacher. Chris developed an interest in music at an early age and pursued a career in music that led him to become the lead singer and co-founder of the band Coldplay.

In September 1996, Chris Martin, along with Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion, formed the band Coldplay at University College London. The band initially went by the name Pectoralz and then Starfish before settling on Coldplay. They performed gigs at local clubs and later rose to fame with their debut album Parachutes in 2000.

Coldplay released the single 'Yellow' in October 1999. The song was a massive hit, reaching the top five in the UK Singles Chart. 'Yellow' helped establish Coldplay as a major player in the music industry and served as a breakout hit that propelled their debut album 'Parachutes'. Chris Martin's emotional and heartfelt singing in the track gained widespread acclaim.

Coldplay released their debut album 'Parachutes' on July 10, 2000. The album included hit singles such as 'Shiver', 'Yellow', and 'Trouble'. It received critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching number one in the UK Albums Chart. 'Parachutes' went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and is considered one of Coldplay's best works.

Chris Martin married American actress Gwyneth Paltrow on December 5, 2003, in a private ceremony. The couple met while backstage of a Coldplay concert after they were introduced by Paltrow's close friend, actress Kate Winslet. The marriage was widely covered in the media, and they later welcomed two children, Apple and Moses. They announced their separation in 2014 with a concept they called 'conscious uncoupling'.

Coldplay embarked on the Viva la Vida Tour on July 9, 2008, in support of their fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. The tour marked Coldplay's first production collaboration with legendary concert director Paul Normandale and featured a stunning visual design complemented by Chris Martin's energetic performance style. The tour was a commercial and critical success.

Coldplay released their fifth studio album, 'Mylo Xyloto', on October 24, 2011. The album contained hit songs like 'Paradise' and 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall'. It's a concept album with a story set in a dystopian world. Mylo Xyloto received mostly positive reviews and topped charts worldwide, continuing Coldplay's success in the global music scene.

On March 25, 2014, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow announced their separation after ten years of marriage. They used the term 'conscious uncoupling' to describe their break-up, which sparked widespread discussion and media coverage due to its unique phrasing. Despite their separation, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow expressed their commitment to co-parenting their children Apple and Moses.

Chris Martin headlined the Global Citizen Festival in India on December 1, 2016. The event was a major part of the Global Citizen movement, aimed at combating poverty and advocating for various human rights issues. Martin's performance was highly anticipated, and the festival included appearances by various celebrities and leaders joining together for the cause of global change.

Chris Martin appeared on American Idol on May 22, 2021, where he mentored the finalists and performed with some of the contestants. The episode featured Coldplay's hits, introducing a new audience to their music. Chris Martin's presence added star power to the show and offered valuable insights to the aspiring musicians.