Chris Martin

Christopher Anthony John Chris Martin is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is known as the lead vocalist, pianist and cofounder of the British rock band Coldplay. Born in Whitestone, Devon, Martin went to the University College London where he formed a rock band with fellow musician Jonny Buckland in 1996 called Pectoralz .

Christopher Anthony John Martin was born in Whitestone, Devon, England, and is the eldest of five children. His father, Anthony Martin, is a retired accountant, and his mother, Alison Martin, is a music teacher. His familys business was Martins of Exeter until sold by his father in 1999. William Willett, the man who campaigned for and made daylight saving time a recognised practice, was Martins greatgreatgrandfather.

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