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Coldplay is one of the best-loved British rock bands in the world, with numerous tours, top sellers and awards to their name. Formed in 1996, the band's original line-up comprised Chris Martin, the lead vocalist, and Jonny Buckland, the lead guitarist, who met at University College in London. Originally the band was called Pectoralz, which later became Starfish after the bassist, Guy Berryman, joined along with drummer Will Champion, who also plays multiple instruments and provides backing vocals.
The band finally decided on the new name Coldplay in the same year that they recorded and released their first three EPs: Safety, released in 1998, the single “Brothers and Sisters,” released a year later and “The Blue Room,” also released in 1999. This last single was the band's first major label release with Parlophone. Collaborations include recordings with Jay Z, Nelly Furtado and Rihanna, and the band have also said that Travis were a major influence on their early work, along with Muse, Kate Bush, George Harrison and Echo and the Bunnymen. Later influences include Arcade Fire and My Bloody Valentine.
It was their single “Yellow” released in 2000, that launched the band to instant international acclaim, and their debut album, Parachutes, followed later that year, receiving Mercury Prize nominations. Coldplay's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head, released in 2002, also received widespread critical praise and won a range of awards, including the prestigious Album of the Year award from NME. The next album release was X & Y, which was also well received, and the fourth album release was Viva la Vida, or Death and All His Friends in 2008, which earned them a number of wins at the Grammy Awards. Their fifth album, Mylo Xyloto was a chart topper in 34 countries.
The band has also won a large number of awards, including seven Grammys, five MTV Music Awards, and eight BRITs, with over 25 nominations in all. Coldplay have sold over 60 million records across the world and have toured extensively across Europe, the Americas, Australia, Asia and Africa. They also strongly support a range of political and social causes and have performed extensively in charity concerts, including Live 8, the Teenage Cancer Trust, Band Aid 20, Hope for Haiti Now, Sound Relieve and the Secret Policeman's Ball.
What a fantastic concert. I am a big Coldplay fan and was not disappointed. I won't tell you about all the surprises this concert has in store but Coldplay really went all out.
Coldplay's live show was worth every penny, and worth the wait. This is the first opportunity I've had to see them in concert, even though I've been a fan for years, and I can't say how much I enjoyed the show. The artistry, the sound, the stage production; all of it was fantastic. The band also took two opportunities to leave the main stage to preform in other parts of the arena, which was both exciting and worthwhile. Their use of the stage, lights, venue, and cameras were all excellent, and the band sounded amazing. They played new hits, old hits, and everything in between, and I am already counting down the time until I can experience Coldplay live again.
I bought lawn tickets for this show thinking I would hear semi-good quality sound, barely be able to see the band playing on stage and be surrounded by crazy drunk fans but honestly Coldplay put on a performance. This wasnt just a night to listen to go music, it was pure entertainment. The balloons during yellow, the butterflies near the end of the show and the extraordinary video quality during the show was awesome. But to top it off, Coldplay actually walked their way to the field section of the venue and played a couple songs! ONE OF THEM: BILLIE JEAN, for a Michael J tribute. I was 10 feet away from touching Chris himself. I cant even describe. AMAZING! Coldplay cares about their fans.
Best concert of my life. Full of energy. Definitely worth every penny!
best concert i've ever been to...by far. I would pay to see these guys anytime
Great show, massive crowd! Good musicians, entertaining frontman, great setlist, lots of surprises. Almost made me feel the $70 was well spent for any evening's worth of Coldplaying.
What a great concert! Mariam and Amadou were incredibly talented and I really enjoyed their opening act. Coldplay was excellent! They made a huge effort to put on an exciting, crowd-pleasing show, and it paid off. Their multitalented bandmembers combined with the great special effects (including those that the audicenece could interact with) produced a night that was very enjoyable and fun!
Great crowd presence, sweet set list, and they played not only on-stage but off-stage in the middle of the fans! Everyone got to see the Band up close and that rarely happens. Best concert I've been to in 20 years!
This was an amazing concert. Coldplay played everything so well, and had a great performance. They interacted with the audience beautifully, and it was awesome. The lighting was so cool, and the set list was great. I would defenitely go see them again.
Perfect! Wonderful! So much fun! Coldplay NEVER disappoints. They are so very talented and put on a spectacular LIVE show. Wish I could go and see them every month! Love you Coldplay!!
While Coldplay put on a great show, I feel that if you were in the lawn section the energy up there was lame, half of the time you couldnt even see the stage, the sound was kinda low... great effects on coldplay's part. I think this show would have been great for Petco Park. This venue was WAY oversold...
Not only was the staff highly respectable, but the concert proved to be all that I hoped for and more. Coldplay played everything I liked and then some. At one point they messed up slightly with the lyrics and it turned out to provide even more entertainment for the crowd. Chris Martin remained true to his eccentric style of performance. I found myself loving Will's singing though it was unexpected and there were many surprises during the show. Coldplay live is truly an astounding experience, one that everyone should witness in their lifetime at LEAST a single time, if not multiple times. Life changing and lovely through and through.
Wow. I saw them the last time they were here and that was truly unforgettable as was this show as well. Very uplifting tour with VIVA the sound is very provoking in a empathetic way. This band entertains in more ways than one. They only come around every three years, so don't make the mistake of passing on this show. Cheers. And for all those single males out there, this was a class act.
Coldplay is a fantastic group - talented musicians, excellent entertainers and truly appreciative people. It was terrific being in the crowd and reciprocating the warmth between the band and the audience.
Coldplay put's on an amazing show full of suprises and amazing visual edects. Chris Martin is explosive with energy one moment and intimate and very sentimental the next, and Will Champion brings an amazing rythim to every single song. The best part is when they move to a stage in the middle of the audience , you feel very conected with them and you enjoy the show in a higher level
The sound was fantastic, the energy was high, and the band was unforgettable.
It was absolutely amazing! Everything! From the music, to the lights to the glittering butterflies in the night sky! It was my first Coldplay concert, and they did not disappoint! I loved Chris Martin's energy and "are you fresh!" lines. The band is a joy to watch...enough to bring some to tears even. The off-the-beat styles of the two openers was interesting, as well. I can only hope that Coldplay comes back to San Diego before the "few years" they mentioned in concert.
It was full of color and life and i will never forget this event.
Went to see them in Chicago in 08 and they were so much better in Nashville. I would encourage anyone that has liked even just one Coldplay song to go see them live. They put on an unbelievable inspiring show.
Great show and even better if you were close to the stage.
