Chris Martin
Christopher Anthony John "Chris" Martin (born 2 March 1977) is an English singer, songwriter and musician for the band Coldplay. He also plays the guitar. He was born in Exeter, Devon, England. He married Gwyneth Paltrow in 2003. They have two children, a daughter, Apple (born 2004) and a son, Moses (born 2006).[1] The couple separated in 2014.
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 Martin performing with Coldplay in 2017 | |
| Born | Christopher Anthony John Martin 2 March 1977 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University College London |
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| Spouse(s) | Gwyneth Paltrow (m. 2003; div. 2016) |
| Partner(s) | Annabelle Wallis (2015–2017) Dakota Johnson (2017–present) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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| Website | coldplay |
His band members are called Jonny Buckland (lead guitarist), Guy Berryman (bass guitarist) and Will Champion (drummer). They met while studying at University College London. In January 1998, they formed the rock band Coldplay. They were influenced by the Scottish rock band Travis.[2] U2 was another important influence on Martin both musically and politically.[3]
Martin does not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol.[4] PETA said he was the World's Sexiest Vegetarian in 2005.[5]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Extras | Himself | "Chris Martin" (Season 2: Episode 4) |
| 2010 | The Simpsons | Himself | "Million Dollar Maybe" (Season 21: Episode 11) |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Shaun of the Dead | Himself | Cameo appearance With Jonny Buckland |
| 2009 | Brüno | Himself | Cameo appearance |
Solo discography
- See Coldplay for his work with the band.
| Year | Song(s) | Artist | Album | Role |
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| 2002 | "Where Is My Boy?" "Your Love Means Everything, Pt. 2" |
Faultline | Your Love Means Everything | Featured vocals |
| "Gold in Them Hills" | Ron Sexsmith | Cobblestone Runway | Featured vocals | |
| 2003 | "Sliding", "Arthur" | Ian McCulloch | Slideling | Piano, backing vocals |
| "See It in a Boy's Eyes" | Jamelia | Thank You | Co-writer, backing vocals | |
| 2004 | "Everybody's Happy Nowadays" | Ash | Orpheus | Backing vocals |
| "Gravity" | Embrace | Out of Nothing | Writer | |
| "Do They Know It's Christmas?" | Band Aid 20 | – | Featured vocals | |
| 2006 | "All Good Things (Come to an End)" | Nelly Furtado | Loose | Co-writer, background vocals |
| "In the Sun (song)" | Michael Stipe | - | background vocals | |
| "Beach Chair" | Jay-Z | Kingdom Come | Producer, featured vocals | |
| 2007 | "Homecoming" | Kanye West | Graduation | Co-writer, featured vocals, piano |
| 2009 | "Lukas", "Fun", "Want" | Natalie Imbruglia | Come to Life | Co-writer |
| 2009 | "Dove of Peace" | Brüno | Brüno | Featured vocals |
| 2010 | "Most Kingz" | Jay-Z | – | Featured vocals |
| 2010 | "Me and Tennessee" | Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw | Country Strong | Writer |
| 2012 | "I Don't Want You To Die" | The Flaming Lips | The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends | Featured Vocals |
Chris Martin Media
Signature of English singer-songwriter Chris Martin
Martin performing with Coldplay in 2010 during the Viva la Vida Tour
Martin performing at Music Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia, on 24 September 2011
Martin playing piano at a concert in Brazil in 2007
References
- ↑ Ellen, Barbara (7 December 2003). The Observer Profile: Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. London: The Observer. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2003/dec/07/popandrock. Retrieved 4 November 2008.
- ↑ "Chris Martin | Martin: 'Travis Invented Coldplay'". Contactmusic. 20 January 2007. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
- ↑ "The Immortals: The First Fifty". Rolling Stone Issue 946. Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2006.
- ↑ "Chris Martin: The stereo MC". The Independent (London). 23 February 2003. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/chris-martin-the-stereo-mc-598614.html. Retrieved 7 May 2009.
- ↑ "Chris Martin Named World's Sexiest Vegetarian," Agence France-Presse, 23 July 2005.