Who is Chris Martin ?
Christopher Anthony John Martin popular as Chris Martin was born on 2 March 1977. He is an English singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and philanthropist.
He is best known as the lead singer and co-founder of the British rock band Coldplay. Born in Whitestone, near Exeter in Devon, Martin went to University College London where he formed a rock band with Jonny Buckland in 1996 called Pectoralz, which was eventually renamed Coldplay in 1998.
Martin, along with the other Coldplay members, achieved worldwide fame with the release of the band’s single “Yellow” in 2000, a song that also earned the band their first Grammy Award nomination in the Best Rock Song category.
The band also garnered critical acclaim and several accolades for their subsequent albums including A Rush of Blood to the Head and Viva la Vida, winning a Grammy Award for both and a Brit Award for the former.
Coldplay have sold over 90 million records worldwide, making them one of the world’s best-selling music artists. One of the highest profile musicians in British popular culture, Martin appeared on Debrett’s 2017 list of the most influential people in the UK.
Who is Chris Martin Dating ?
Chris Martin has been in relationships with Annabelle Wallis (2015), Jennifer Lawrence (2014 – 2015) and Natalie Imbruglia (2000).
What is Chris Martin Net Worth ?
Quick Facts
- Complete Name: Christopher Anthony John Martin
- Nicknames: Chris Martin
- Date of Birth: March 2, 1977
- Occupation: Singer
- Birthplace: Exeter, Devon, England
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Father: Anthony Martin
- Mother: Alison Martin
- Siblings: Nicola Martin, Alex Martin
- Spouse: Gwyneth Paltrow (m. 2003)
- Children: Apple Martin, Moses Martin
- Debut Album: Parachutes
- First Film: Shaun of the Dead
- Height: 6′ 1″ (1.86 m)
- Weight: 86 kg (190 pounds)
- Shoe Size: 10
- Chest: 42 inches
- Biceps: 14 inches
- Waist: 35 inches
- Net Worth: $140 million
