When were coldplay formed?

Answer 1

The short answer: London, England in 1998

From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coldplay):

Coldplay are a British rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a drummer, backing vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, completing the line-up... The band renamed themselves "Coldplay" in 1998.

Answer 2

Chis Martin met the lead guitarist in college. Chris saw him playing the guitar, and the band was formed. The other two people in the band, the drummer and the person who plays the bass, where later added to the band. It was originally called "Starfish" (no joke) But it was later changed to "the coldplay" and then just "Coldplay".

Answer 3

The boys formed Coldplay back in 1998. To find out who'll be the lead singer, the four of them played the game, 'Scrabble'. Whoever lost, would be the lead singer, which was, Chris Martin. Their first official release was 'Safety EP', in 1998.

Answer 4

The band Cold Play was formed in 1996 and are still together. The members include; Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Chapman. They are currently working on their 6th studio album.

Answer 5

They began in 1998. Chris Martin has told in many interviews.

Answer 6

The bandmates of Coldplay came together in 1996 while attending the University College of London. Their first show was in a Manchester festival for unsigned bands.

Answer 7

Coldplay was formed in 1996, while the members were at college in London.