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.
Member of: Coldplay • Band Aid • Global Citizen Festival
Instruments: Guitar • Piano • Voice • Sampler • Harmonica • Musical Keyboard
Genres: Alternative Rock
Occupations: musician, songwriter, singer, pianist, guitarist, record producer, philanthropist, composer, singer-songwriter, public figure