coldplay - Coldplay are an English rock band from London. Formed in 1998, Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of their 2000 single, Yellow, followed by their acclaimed debut, Parachutes. They are one of very few current British acts to achieve major success in the U.S. The band are currently comprised of vocalist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion. Coldplay's early material was often compared to the likes of Jeff Buckley and Radiohead,[1] while also drawing comparisons to U2[2] Since the release of the band's debut album, Parachutes (2000), Coldplay have also drawn influence from other sources, including Echo and the Bunnymen[3] and George Harrison[4] on A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002) and Johnny Cash and Kraftwerk for X&Y (2005), the band's latest release.[5] Coldplay have been active supporters of various social and political causes, such as Oxfam's Make Trade Fair campaign and Amnesty International. The group has also performed at various charity projects such as Band Aid 20, Live 8, and the Teenage Cancer Trust.[6]