Christopher Anthony John Martin is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and philanthropist. He is the lead singer, primary songwriter, and co-founder of the alternative rock band Coldplay. Born in Exeter, Devon, Martin went to University College London, where he formed a rock band with Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion in 1996 called Starfish, which was eventually renamed Coldplay in 1998.
Jonathan Mark Buckland is a Welsh musician, songwriter, and the lead guitarist of alternative rock band Coldplay, which he co-founded alongside Chris Martin.
William Champion is an English musician, songwriter, and the drummer of alternative rock band Coldplay. He is also the group's most prominent backing vocalist and occasionally takes the lead in some live performances, such as 'Death Will Never Conquer' on the Viva la Vida Tour and 'In My Place' during the A Head Full of Dreams Tour.