Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Coldplay are considered one of the most influential groups of the 21st century. [8] According to Steve Baltin from Forbes, they have become the standard for the contemporary alternative scene, while their "consistent performing and adventuresome work" led them grow "into one of the finest live bands in all of music". [9]
A major influence on Martin and Coldplay was the Scottish rock band Travis, with Martin crediting the band for the creation of his own band. [47] The Irish rock band U2 is another important influence on Martin both musically and politically. [48]
In 2024, Coldplay became the 21st century's most played band in the United Kingdom and the first to reach 90 million monthly listeners on Spotify. [376] The band have received numerous accolades throughout their career as well, becoming the most awarded and nominated group of all time at the Brit Awards (nine victories from 32 nominations). [377]
13 years after “Viva La Vida” became Coldplay’s first #1 song in both the U.S. and the U.K., the band returned to the top of the Hot 100 in the most calculated way possible – by ...
As Eilish’s North American tour dates end, Coldplay is embarking on the next leg of its “Music of the Spheres” tour — the highest grossing rock tour ever — on Jan. 9.
Coldplay were credited with ushering into a new era of sustainable touring with the endeavour, [12] becoming "pioneers" for the future of live entertainment. [24] The first 184 shows have made over $1.20 billion from 10.9 million tickets sold, making it the most-attended tour of all time and the first by a group to surpass $1 billion. [25]
Coldplay is set to stop making music in 2025, lead singer Chris Martin has confirmed. The vocalist made the announcement during a pre-recorded BBC radio show, which he is co-presenting with ...
Carlos Calvo Ambel from Transport & Environment declared that Coldplay were "no doubt well-intentioned" but reprimanded their cooperation with Neste. [18] He accused the company of "cynically using [the band] to greenwash its reputation", since biofuels were supplied to the tour while they had links to deforestation; therefore, the partnership should be discontinued to give priority to better ...