Coldplay The Biography Of A British Rock Band And Their Spectacular Worldtours

Coldplay invites readers into the captivating world of one of the most successful and influential bands of the 21st century. From their humble beginnings as university friends to their meteoric rise to global stardom, this comprehensive biography explores the fascinating journey of Coldplay. Formed in London in 1997, Coldplay comprises Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, and creative director Phil Harvey. The book delves into their early days, when they played under various names, including Big Fat Noises and Starfish. It traces their musical evolution, from independently releasing their debut extended play "Safety" in 1998 to signing with Parlophone in 1999. The band's breakthrough came with their debut album, "Parachutes" (2000), featuring the iconic single "Yellow." The book takes readers through the creation of subsequent albums like "A Rush of Blood to the Head" (2002) and "X&Y" (2005), which solidified their status as major players in the music industry. Coldplay's sound continued to evolve, and their fourth album, "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends" (2008), showcased their musical diversity and earned critical acclaim. "Music of the Spheres" (2021), the band's most recent studio album, marked another chapter in their musical journey, incorporating a fusion of styles ranging from electronica to classical. The book explores the thematic depth of each album, shedding light on the band's creative process and their ability to captivate listeners with their euphoric and immersive live performances. This book also delves into the band's extraordinary achievements, including 100 million album sales worldwide, record-breaking tours, numerous Brit Award nominations and wins, and their groundbreaking impact on the alternative music scene. The book highlights Coldplay's ability to transcend genres, incorporating elements of pop, rock, R&B, and progressive sounds into their music. With meticulous research and insightful analysis, this biography provides an intimate look into the personal and professional lives of the band members. It celebrates their artistry, explores their influences, and delves into the stories behind their most beloved songs. "Coldplay: A Musical Odyssey" is an essential read for fans and music enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive portrait of a band that has left an indelible mark on the music landscape, inspiring generations with their soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music. Here he provides a history of Chris Martin and Coldplay. This look at the "rock band that doesn't rock in the traditional sense" is adapted from the audiobook.

The authors have known Coldplay since the very early days - Debs Wild signed them while working in A&R, and has travelled with the band throughout their career. The book includes many never-before-seen photos of Coldplay throughout the years, as well as handwritten plans, notes, and sketches for early CD covers.

Author and musician Phil O'Brien explores the ascension of one of the most popular and acclaimed new rock bands. She tells the story of their rocky rise, looks at the effect of fame on the band, especially on lead singer Chris Martin, and delves into the complex emotions of their music. It's all here -- Martin's relationship with actress Gwyneth Paltrow, the endless gossip, the extraordinary commercial highs (their second album, "A Rush of Blood to the Head, " was the number-one album in 12 countries within a week of release), and the emotional lows of life on the road. "Coldplay" describes all of the band's activities to date and contains over 40 black and white photos, offering a timely appraisal of its future -- rock superstardom on a par with that of long-running internationally renowned bands such as Oasis and U2.

Author Martin Roach reveals how the band members met, played their early gigs, financed their own early EPs and how - with four hit albums under their belt – they still continue to maintain a tight degree of control over their output. Featuring insights into Coldplay's professional insecurities and anxieties and the notoriously angst-ridden personality of lead vocalist Chris Martin, this is an in-depth portrait of one of Britain’s most successful bands of the new millennium. Fully illustrated and including a comprehensive discography.

'He's been part of the Coldplay family since day one, we love him.' COLDPLAY ‘A funny, honest, absorbing account from an unseen member of the World's biggest band.’ SIMON PEGG Longtime Coldplay roadie Matt has taken almost every step with the band over a decade of world tours and 40 million (and counting) record sales. In this, his first book, he reveals what life is like behind the scenes at the pinnacle of rock 'n' roll touring. As Coldplay move from club gigs to arenas and stadiums worldwide, Matt goes with them; faking it as a band member on US chat shows, flirting with Kylie, saving a life on a French motorway and even pitching in with the odd guitar riff in the studio. Roadie provides the definitive glimpse of backstage life. Tales of hurricanes and heatwaves, helicopter chases and private jets, plectrum hunters and projectiles all come together as Matt explains in his unique way - and regardless of the mountain (and gear) to move - that the show must always, always go on.

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). 32 selections from contemporary superstars Coldplay are included in this songbook for piano, voice and guitar: Adventure of a Lifetime * Clocks * Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall * Fix You * Green Eyes * A Head Full of Dreams * In My Place * Magic * Paradise * The Scientist * A Sky Full of Stars * Speed of Sound * Trouble * Viva La Vida * Yellow * and more.

Named one of the best music books of 2017 by The Wall Street Journal An elegy to the age of the Rock Star, featuring Chuck Berry, Elvis, Madonna, Bowie, Prince, and more, uncommon people whose lives were transformed by rock and who, in turn, shaped our culture Recklessness, thy name is rock. The age of the rock star, like the age of the cowboy, has passed. Like the cowboy, the idea of the rock star lives on in our imaginations. What did we see in them? Swagger. Recklessness. Sexual charisma. Damn-the-torpedoes self-belief. A certain way of carrying themselves. Good hair. Interesting shoes. Talent we wished we had. What did we want of them? To be larger than life but also like us. To live out their songs. To stay young forever. No wonder many didn’t stay the course. In Uncommon People, David Hepworth zeroes in on defining moments and turning points in the lives of forty rock stars from 1955 to 1995, taking us on a journey to burst a hundred myths and create a hundred more. As this tribe of uniquely motivated nobodies went about turning themselves into the ultimate somebodies, they also shaped us, our real lives and our fantasies. Uncommon People isn’t just their story. It’s ours as well.