What are facts about coldplay?

Answer 1

Here are some random facts: * coldplay's music style is classified as 'alternative rock' * members of colplay are conservative of how their music is used in the media-they've turned down multi-million dollar contracts from varying companies that wanted to use somgs for advertising * coldplay gives 15% of band profits to charity * its been said that the name 'coldplay' was given to Chris Martin(the lead singer) because of his clammy hands and nervous tension towards women * Chris Martin is married to Gwyneth Paltrow * all personnel in coldplay are not allowed to do any kind of drugs * The Scientist was inspired by a friend close to the band who had a relationship breakup * Will Champion was a guitarist, not a drummer, before joining coldplay. he had never played the drums before * Viva la Vida or Death and all his Friends was recorded in a nunnery, church, magic shop, and bakery * In the US, Viva la Vida or Death and all his Friends sold 722,000 copies in its debut week * In July 2003, Chris Martin was arrested in Australia for destroying a photographer's car * Viva la Vida or Death and all hisFriends held the title for No.1 selling album in 36 countries worldwide * the song Yellow was inspired by the Yellow Pages * the band didn't start out with 'coldplay' as their name at first-their other names were Pectoralz, then Starfish, then Big Fat Noisies, then Trombelese, and then they decided to stick w/ coldplay ^_^

Answer 2

15 Facts about Coldplay:
* THEY'RE AWESOME!! * They're a British band * Chris Martin: doesn't just sing, he plays piano and guitar for coldplay * Jonny Buckland: lead guitarist * Guy Berryman: Bass Guitar * Will Champion: drums, backing vocals, and a bunch of other instruments * They've sold over 50 MILLION albums!!! * They started in 1998 * Before they were called Coldplay, they were called Starfish * They took they're name from a band that broke up a long time ago * They've created 4 albums (Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head, X&Y, and Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends) but have lots of singles and E.P.'s. * They are number 98 on the top 100 most popular bands ever * They turned down multi million deals with Gatorade, Diet Coke, and Gap because they (being the Coldplay band members) felt that it would ruin the meanings to the songs * If you listen closely to the background music on the Today (morning) show, the will sometimes play songs by coldplay (Lost?, In My Place, Viva La Vida, etc.) * The first song they ever created was called 'Oh to Deodorant'.