Christopher Martin is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and philanthropist. He was born on March 2, 1977, in Exeter, Devon, England to Anthony John Martin and Alison Martin.
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Martin was educated at the pre-preparatory Hylton School and the preparatory Exeter Cathedral School, where he found his passion for music. After Exeter Cathedral School Martin boarded at Sherborne School in Dorset, where he met future Coldplay manager, Phil Harvey.
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While studying at University College London, Martin met Jonny Buckland and the two decided to form a band, with Martin as lead singer and Buckland as lead guitarist. They were joined by Guy Berryman as their bass player and Will Champion as their drummer.
Since the release of their debut album Parachutes in 2000, the band has had internationally recognised fame and success. Their song “Yellow”, from Parachutes, entered the charts at Number 4 and carried Coldplay to their aforementioned fame.
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Martin has written songs for a variety of acts including Embrace (Gravity) and Jamelia (See It in a Boy’s Eyes, co-written with Coldplay producer Rik Simpson). Martin has also collaborated with Ron Sexsmith, Faultline, The Streets, and Ian McCulloch.
Chris Martin Net Worth
Chris Martin has an estimated net worth of $130 million.
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Chris Martin Age
Chris Martin was born on March 2, 1977.
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Martin and American actress Gwyneth Paltrow married on 5 December 2003, in a quiet ceremony in the presence of their friends and family. Martin and Paltrow announced their separation as a “conscious uncoupling” in March 2014, after ten years of marriage.