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Cold Play

What is cold play?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Name Coldplay[1]
Type British rock band[1]
Origin London, England[1]
Formed 1997[2]
Core members Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion[1]

Cold play refers to Coldplay, a British rock band formed in London in 1997, known for melodic, piano-driven anthems and a core lineup of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion. [1] [2] [3]

Context

Coldplay is a British rock band from London, formed in 1997, with core members Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion [2]. Britannica describes the group as known for melodic, piano-driven anthems [3]. The band's lineup also credits manager Phil Harvey as a full member [1].

Documented claims

  • Coldplay is a British rock group formed in London in 1997. [2]
  • The band is known for melodic, piano-driven anthems. [3]

Questions and answers

When was Coldplay formed?

Coldplay was formed in 1997 in London [2].

Who are the core members of Coldplay?

The core members are Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion [1].

What genre is Coldplay?

Coldplay is a rock band, known for melodic, piano-driven anthems [3].

Sources

  1. Coldplay | Members, Songs, Albums, Yellow, & Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Coldplay Facts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Band — seatunique.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Coldplay: 29 facts you need to know about the band — hellorayo.co.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture