Born:
March 02, 1977
in
Exeter
Best Known For:
Being Coldplay's frontman.
Early-life:
Christopher Anthony John Martin was born on March 2, 1977, in Devon. His mother is a teacher, his father an accountant. He has four younger siblings. After attending Sherborne School, he enrolled at University College London, where he gained at first class degree in Ancient World Studies. Before finding fame he made ends meet working as a sign painter.
Career:
Martin has been playing in bands since he was 15. He became friends with Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland during their first week at university. Their mutual love of music prompted them to join forces, and Martin and Buckland began writing songs together. An impressive three-track EP and a concert in Manchester led to a record deal. Their first album, Parachutes, was a resounding success. By the time A Rush of Blood to the Head came out, the band were a hit across the globe. Their third album, X&Y, continued their success and the fourth, Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends, was equally successful after its release in 2008.
Quote:
'It's hard for us sometimes because we are English and we do not like to admit that we think we are great.'
Trivia:
Martin has also written songs for such artists as Embrace and Jamelia.