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Christopher Anthony John Martin is born in Exeter, Devon
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Jonathan Mark Buckland is born in Islington, London.
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Guy Rupert Berryman is born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland.
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William Champion is born in Hampshire, England.
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The members of the band met in University College of London while living in the same dormatory. They originally called their band "Starfish."
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Safety was the first public release by English band Coldplay
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In December 1998, Coldplay signed to the independent label Fierce Panda. Their first release was the three-track Brothers and Sisters EP.
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The first single from the album Parachutes reaching number 35 on England's music charts.
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This year saw the return of the pyramid stage (the third pyramid stage) – 100 feet high and clad in dazzling silver.
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"The Scientist" is the seventh single from the English alternative rock band Coldplay and the second single to be released from their second album A Rush of Blood to the Head
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During the 21st annual BRIT Awards, Coldplay won the awards for Best British Group and Best British Album for Parachutes.
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Coldplay's second album is released
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Live 2003 is a live album by English rock band Coldplay, first released in November 2003.
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Apple, the daughter of Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow is born.
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The band's 3rd album is release and reached #1 in 28 countries worldwide. It was the second fastest selling album in UK chart history, featuring the top songs Speed of Sound, Fix It, and Talk.
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Their fourth and current album, known for its originality, features the top song Violet Hill.
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In an interview, Coldplay announced that thier album was about love, addiction, OCD, escape and working for someone you don't like, with two tracks titled Princess of China and Every Teardrop is a Waterfall.
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At the 44th annual Grammy Awards, Coldplay won Best Alternative Music Album for Parachutes.