Coldplay

Coldplay—Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion—formed in London in 1996 and released their debut "Parachute" (2000), introducing the introspective rock sound with "Yellow" and "Trouble." "A Rush of Blood to the Head" (2002) earned two Grammy Awards, while "X&Y" (2005) became one of the fastest-selling UK albums ever. "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends" (2008), produced by Brian Eno, won the Grammy for Best Rock Album and produced the iconic title track. Their Music of the Spheres World Tour (2022–2024) became the highest-grossing concert tour in history, earning over $1 billion. Coldplay have committed to reducing their touring carbon footprint by 50% through solar power, biofuel, and reforestation. With nine studio albums, nine Grammy Awards, and over 100 million albums sold, they remain one of the defining acts of 21st-century rock.