Chris Martin

Chris Martin
Chris Martin performing with Coldplay in 2023
Born	Christopher Anthony John Martin (1977-03-02) 2 March 1977 (age 47) Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, England, UK
Nationality	British
Alma mater	University College London
Occupations	Singer Songwriter Musician Record producer Philanthropist
Spouse	Gwyneth Paltrow ​ ​ (m. 2003; div. 2016)​
Partner(s)	Annabelle Wallis (2015–2017) Dakota Johnson (2017–present)
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	Alternative rock Indie rock Post-Britpop Pop rock Pop
Instruments	Vocal Piano Keyboards Guitar Harmonica
Labels	Parlophone Capitol Atlantic
Website	coldplay.com

Christopher Anthony John "Chris" Martin (born 2 March 1977) is an English singer, songwriter and musician for the band Coldplay. He also plays the guitar. He was born in Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, England. He married Gwyneth Paltrow in 2003. They have two children, a daughter, Apple (born 2004) and a son, Moses (born 2006).^[1] The couple separated in 2014.

His band members are called Jonny Buckland (lead guitarist), Guy Berryman (bass guitarist) and Will Champion (drummer). They met while studying at University College London. In January 1998, they formed the rock band Coldplay. They were influenced by the Scottish rock band Travis.^[2] U2 was another important influence on Martin both musically and politically.^[3]

In 2003 it was reported that Chris Martin does not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol.^[4] PETA said he was the World's Sexiest Vegetarian in 2005.^[5]

1. ↑ Ellen, Barbara (7 December 2003). "The Observer Profile: Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin". London: The Observer. Retrieved 4 November 2008.
2. ↑ "Chris Martin | Martin: 'Travis Invented Coldplay'". Contactmusic. 20 January 2007. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
3. ↑ "The Immortals: The First Fifty". Rolling Stone Issue 946. Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2006.
4. ↑ "Chris Martin: The stereo MC". The Independent. London. 23 February 2003. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2009.
5. ↑ "Chris Martin Named World's Sexiest Vegetarian," Agence France-Presse, 23 July 2005.