Coldplayis an alternative rock band from London. The members are Chris Martin on lead vocals and piano, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion.
Coldplay has released a total of four albums: Parachutes...
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Coldplayis an alternative rock band from London. The members are Chris Martin on lead vocals and piano, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion.
Coldplay has released a total of four albums: Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head, X&Y and Viva la Vida. Collectively their albums have sold over 50 million albums worldwide.
Kimberly Stewart arriving at the Q Awards 2008, the event was held at the Grosvenor House in Park Lane, London, UK. (Photo Agency) more pics » Coldplay uses a little bathroom genius to decide whether or not they'll play a song live in the future by monitoring when fans go to the bathroom during their concerts. The band will cut a track from their setlist in their next shows if they've seen hords of fans hightail it to the bathroom while they perform that song. Frontman Chris Martin explained... Read Full Story
COLDPLAY performing live at the Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany. (Photo Agency) more pics » It's always nice when you hear about celebrities who rock, both musically and in their philanthropic pursuits. What can you really do with all that money, anyway? Coldplay members Chris Martin , Jonny Buckland , Will Champion and Guy Berryman just gave $1.6 million to Kids Company, a charity that helps underprivileged children who lack adult support. Founder Camila Batmanghelidjh said: They were moved... Read Full Story
I never fully got into Weezer. Believe me, I tried. I’ve had my share of singalongs and even a few attempts at playing some of their songs on guitar. I am, however, a fan of Coldplay, which is why I had to share Weezer’s live cover of “Viva La Vida,” mainly because they don’t ruin it and possibly even do it some justice. The original is no doubt better, especially since Weezer didn’t really add much to the song, but I could see myself getting pretty happy to have them play this at a show... Read Full Story
I never fully got into Weezer. Believe me, I tried. I’ve had my share of singalongs and even a few attempts at playing some of their songs on guitar. I am, however, a fan of Coldplay, which is why I had to share Weezer’s live cover of “Viva La Vida,” mainly because they don’t ruin it and possibly even do it some justice. The original is no doubt better, especially since Weezer didn’t really add much to the song, but I could see myself getting pretty happy to have them play this at a show... Read Full Story
Court records show guitarist Joe Satriani and Coldplay have reached an agreement that ends a copyright infringement lawsuit filed over the band's smash hit "Viva la Vida." Satriani sued Coldplay in December, claiming the band copied "substantial, original portions" of his 2004 song, "If I Could Fly." Coldplay won a Grammy Award earlier this year for "Viva La Vida." A federal judge in Los Angeles last week dismissed the case at the request of attorneys for both sides. No details about an... Read Full Story
MUSIC NEWS - Rumors had been circulating for months, but we now know for sure - “ Sgt. Pepper Live ,” featuring Cheap Trick , will be live at the Las Vegas Hilton on September 13-15, 17-19 and 21-23. The show, with additional musical guests to be announced, will feature a full symphony orchestra, audio production by Geoff Emerick and set design by René Lagler. Attendees will hear one of rock's best known bands interpret one the best know albums by the best known band of all time... Read Full Story
So I was going to excitedly direct all of you to this super fantastic free download of Coldplay's live album as a complimentary promotional gift to go along with their release of tour dates. They claim that the giveaway was a thank you to fans coping with the global economic crisis. But. Alas. Their link is broken. I think we in the blogging world call that a FAIL. Thanks a lot Chris Martin, I'm going to go back and wallow in my economic crisis now. Dick. Well, if it starts to work, we all... Read Full Story
MUSIC NEWS - The Swedish quintet THE SOUNDS have unveiled the new video for their single " No One Sleeps When I'm Awake , filmed at Glasslands gallery in Brooklyn, NY, off of their new album, CROSSING THE RUBICON , (out today!). Watch it below! To celebrate the release, their third full length album, and first release in partnership with Original Signal Recordings , The Sounds have just been confirmed to perform the first single on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on June 15th... Read Full Story
MUSIC NEWS - Rockers STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON were forced to cancel their May 23 performance at the Konocti Harbor Resort in Kelseyville, California after a section of the overhead lighting rig and stage roof began to fall. Southern rockers, 38 SPECIAL , were on stage performing at the time and were removed immediately. Venue official, Greg Bennett, told the Press Democrat newspaper that nothing fell to the ground, no one was hurt and the show is being rescheduled. Tickets that were... Read Full Story
MUSIC NEWS - COLDPLAY has announced via their website that their recently cancelled show at the Saratoga Springs Per forming Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY (May 27 gig) which was postponed because of illness, has now been officially rescheduled for July 27th. But, in order for the band to reschedule the Saratoga Springs concert, the Jones Beach show (NYC area) announced earlier this week will not take place. The May 29, Montage Mountain show near Scranton, PA was cancelled as... Read Full Story
