Chris Martin is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, most famously known as the lead vocalist, pianist, and co-founder of the globally renowned rock band Coldplay. He is a prominent figure in the music industry, recognized for his vocal abilities and contributions to popular music.
In 1929, Chris Martin's grandfather, John Besley Martin, founded the family's caravan and motorhome sales business, Martin's of Exeter.
In 1968, Chris Martin's grandfather, John Besley Martin, served as Mayor of Exeter.
Christopher Anthony John Martin was born in March 1977. He is known as the vocalist, pianist and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay.
In 1990, Anton Corbijn directed a video for Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence".
In 1996, Chris Martin co-founded the band with Jonny Buckland after they met during UCL's orientation week, marking the beginning of their musical partnership.
In early 1997, Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland began writing their first songs and practicing every night, setting the foundation for their future musical endeavors.
In 1998, the band settled on the name Coldplay, derived from a suggestion by UCL friend Tim Crompton, marking a key step in their identity formation.
In 1999, Coldplay, formed by Chris Martin and others, signed with Parlophone, marking a significant step in their career.
In 2000, Coldplay achieved global fame with the release of their album, Parachutes, marking the beginning of their international success.
In 2000, Coldplay released their debut album, Parachutes, which brought them international fame. Their song "Yellow" entered the charts at number four, starting their enduring popularity.
In 2002, Chris Martin and Nelly Furtado both performed at Glastonbury, leading to rumors about them being a couple.
In March 2003, during the Teenage Cancer Trust show at London's Royal Albert Hall, Chris Martin encouraged the audience to "sing against war" in protest of the Iraq war.
On 5 December 2003, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow got married, marking a significant event in their personal lives.
In May 2004, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple, was born in London, inspiring the song "Speed of Sound".
At the end of 2004, Chris Martin sang part of the vocals for the Band Aid 20 single "Do They Know It's Christmas?".
During the 2004 Grammy Awards, Chris Martin accepted the Record of the Year award for "Clocks", using his acceptance speech to show support for Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry.
In 2004, Chris Martin contributed to the Band Aid 20 recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas?".
In 2005, Chris Martin collaborated with Nelly Furtado on the track "All Good Things (Come to an End)" for her 2006 album, Loose.
In 2005, Chris Martin stated in an interview his love for Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha, stating that the first band he ever loved was a-ha.
In 2005, Coldplay performed R.E.M.'s "Nightswimming" with Michael Stipe during their Austin City Limits performance as part of the Twisted Logic Tour.
In 2005, PETA named Chris Martin the World's Sexiest Vegetarian. However, he began eating meat again after his separation from Gwyneth Paltrow.
In April 2006, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's second child, Moses, was born in New York City, with his name inspired by a song of the same name.
On April 1, 2006, The Guardian reported that Chris Martin was backing British Conservative Party leader David Cameron and had written a theme song titled "Talk to David", which was revealed to be an April Fool's joke.
On 27 September 2006, Chris Martin performed "Beach Chair" with Jay-Z during Jay-Z's European tour at Royal Albert Hall.
In 2006, Chris Martin had a cameo role in the second series, episode four, of the Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant comedy Extras.
In 2006, Nelly Furtado's album "Loose" was released, featuring the track "All Good Things (Come to an End)", a collaboration with Chris Martin.
On October 25, 2008, Chris Martin voiced support for Barack Obama's presidential campaign with a shout-out at the end of a performance of "Yellow" on Saturday Night Live.
In 2008, Coldplay released an alternate music video for Viva la Vida, directed by Anton Corbijn as a tribute to Corbijn's 1990 video for Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence".
In 2009, Chris Martin appeared singing in the closing credits of the Sacha Baron Cohen film Brüno, along with other artists.
In November 2011, Chris Martin stated that "back when we didn't have any hits of our own we used to play a-ha songs."
On 12 December 2012, Chris Martin performed three songs, including "Losing My Religion" with Michael Stipe, at the "12/12/12 Concert" to raise funds for Hurricane Sandy relief.
In 2012, Chris Martin revealed that he had been suffering from tinnitus since his early adult years and encourages his bandmates and children to wear hearing protection.
In March 2014, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow announced their separation as a "conscious uncoupling" after ten years of marriage.
On 15 November 2014, Chris Martin joined the charity group Band Aid 30, performing on the latest version of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" to raise money for the 2014 Ebola crisis.
In 2014, Chris Martin inducted Peter Gabriel into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his solo career, and performed live with him.
In March 2015, Chris Martin attended the televised launch of music streaming service Tidal via video link, revealing himself as a shareholder in the company.
In April 2015, Gwyneth Paltrow filed for divorce from Chris Martin, marking a formal step in their separation.
In June 2015, Chris Martin performed "Til Kingdom Come" at the funeral Mass of Beau Biden, after learning that Beau Biden was a fan of his.
From August 2015, Chris Martin was in an on-and-off relationship with actress Annabelle Wallis, beginning a new chapter in his personal life.
In 2015, Chris Martin became the creative director of the newly established Global Citizen Festival.
In 2015, Chris Martin collaborated with DJ Avicii on two new tracks for Avicii's album Stories, including "Heaven" for which Martin wrote the lyrics.
In June 2016, Chris Martin publicly supported Vote Remain in the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum.
On 14 July 2016, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's divorce was finalized, officially ending their marriage.
In February 2017, Chris Martin performed "A Different Corner" at the Brit Awards as a tribute to George Michael.
In June 2017, Dua Lipa's self-titled debut album was released, featuring the song "Homesick" co-written by Chris Martin.
In August 2017, Chris Martin ended his on-and-off relationship with actress Annabelle Wallis.
In August 2017, Chris Martin performed a live solo piano rendition of "Crawling" by Linkin Park as a tribute to Chester Bennington.
In 2019, Chris Martin was featured on Avicii's posthumous album Tim. The song "Heaven" features vocals by Martin.
In February 2020, a cassette tape was discovered containing a three-minute instrumental piece titled "Electric Thunder", composed by Chris Martin at age 12.
According to The Times, in May 2023, Chris Martin had an estimated net worth of £160 million.
In November 2023, Chris Martin expressed support for Palestine during the Gaza war.
In 2024, Coldplay invited and performed alongside Michael J. Fox at the Glastonbury Festival.
In 2024, it was revealed Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson had been engaged for several years.
In June 2025, People reported that Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson split up after eight years of dating.
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