Chris Martin, born Christopher Anthony John Martin on March 2, 1977, in Exeter, Devon, England, is a British musician best known as the lead singer, pianist, and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay. He studied Ancient World Studies at University College London, where he met his future bandmates Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion. Together, they formed Coldplay in 1998, initially under different names before settling on Coldplay. Coldplay rose to international fame with their debut album *Parachutes* (2000), which won a Grammy Award and featured the hit single "Yellow." The band is known for other major hits like "Paradise," "Viva la Vida," and "A Sky Full of Stars." Over their career, Coldplay has won seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards and sold over 160 million records worldwide, making them one of the most successful and influential groups of the 21st century. Apart from his work with Coldplay, Martin has collaborated with various artists, including Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Avicii. He is also recognized for his political activism and support of human rights organizations such as Amnesty International. Martin was married to American actress Gwyneth Paltrow from 2003 until their separation in 2014 and subsequent divorce in 2016; they have two children. More recently, he has been linked with actress Dakota Johnson. Coldplay remains active and relevant, continuing to release music and perform globally, sustaining their status in contemporary rock music. Chris Martin is regarded as one of the most distinctive and influential British musicians of his generation, known for his melodic voice and emotive songwriting[1][2][3][4][5][6].