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Coldplay are an English alternative rock band, formed in London in 1998. The group comprises Chris Martin (lead vocals, keyboards, guitar), Jonny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar), and Will Champion (drums, backing vocals, other instruments).

Chris Martin
Birth name Christopher Anthony John Martin
Born 2 March 1977 (1977-03-02) (age 32)
Exeter, Devon, England
Origin London, England
Genres Alternative rock
Occupations Vocalist, producer, musician
Instruments Vocals, piano, guitar, mandolin, clarinet, harmonica

Jonny Buckland
Born 11 September 1977 (1977-09-11) (age 32)
Islington, London, England
Genres Alternative rock
Occupations Guitarist, Musician
Instruments Guitars, vocals, keyboards, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Percussion

Guy Berryman
Born 12 April 1978 (1978-04-12) (age 31)
Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Genres Alternative rock
Occupations Bassist
Instruments Bass guitar, Electric piano, Guitar, vocals, drums,mandolin

Will Champion
Born 31 July 1978 (1978-07-31) (age 31)
Southampton, England
Genres Alternative rock
Occupations Drummer, Percusionist, Musician
Instruments Drums, Vocals, Piano, Violin, Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Synthesiser, Tin whistle