Chris Martin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris Martin
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Mar 2, 1977(1977-03-02)
Age	47
Birthplace	Whitestone
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Pisces

Chris Martin Biography

Chris Martin is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on March 2, 1977 in Whitestone, England, United Kingdom. Founder of the pop rock band Coldplay, which reached success with the album Parachutes and won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year for “Clocks.” He has also worked as a soloist, collaborating with artists like Rihanna.

He performed R.E.M.‘s “Nightswimming” with frontman Michael Stipe on the Austin City Limits TV show.

Christopher Anthony John Martin (born 2 March 1977) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and philanthropist. He is the lead singer and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay. Born in Exeter, Devon, Martin went to University College London, where he formed a rock band with Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion in 1996 called Starfish, which was eventually renamed Coldplay in 1998.

While studying at University College London, Martin met Jonny Buckland and the two decided to form a band, with Martin as lead singer and Buckland as lead guitarist. They were joined by Guy Berryman as their bass player and Will Champion as their drummer. In 1996, they formed the rock band Coldplay, originally known as Pectoralz, later changed to Starfish temporarily until finally they were offered the name Coldplay by another band who did not want the name anymore.

He married Gwyneth Paltrow on December 5, 2003 and they had a daughter named Apple and a son named Moses together. In March 2014, the couple announced that they were separating. He then dated Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence for about five months. He began dating Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson at the end of 2017.

Chris Martin Net Worth

Chris Martin is one of the richest Pop Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Martin 's net worth $130 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His first performance with the band The Rocking Honkies received boos from the crowd. Coldplay was named Pectoralz, then Starfish, before another band let Martin and his bandmates have the name Coldplay.

Coldplay released the acclaimed albums X&Y, A Rush of Blood to the Head, and Viva la Vida.

Christopher Anthony John Martin was born on 2 March 1977 in Exeter, Devon, England, and is the oldest of five children. His father, Anthony John Martin, of Whitestone House, Exeter, is a retired chartered accountant, and his mother, Alison Martin who hails from Zimbabwe, is a music teacher. His family’s caravan and motorhome sales business, Martins of Exeter, was founded by his grandfather John Besley Martin, CBE (a High Sheriff-also Mayor in 1968 of Exeter), in 1929, sold by his father to a former employee in 1999. William Willett, the man who campaigned for and made daylight saving time a recognised practice, was Martin’s great-great-grandfather. Martin’s paternal aunt Elisabeth Jane (daughter of John Besley Martin) married Hon. Julian George Winston Sandys, son of Conservative politician Duncan Sandys by his wife Diana Churchill, daughter of Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The Conservative politician David Martin is his paternal uncle.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Chris Martin height 6 ft 1 in Chris weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Chris Martin Dating?

According to our records, Chris Martin married to Gwyneth Paltrow. As of December 1, 2023, Chris Martin’s is not dating anyone.

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Martin has written songs for a variety of acts including Embrace (“Gravity”) and Jamelia (“See It in a Boy’s Eyes”, co-written with Coldplay producer Rik Simpson). Martin has also collaborated with Ron Sexsmith, Faultline, the Streets, and Ian McCulloch. He also sang a part of the vocals for the Band Aid 20 single, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” at the end of 2004. In 2005, Martin collaborated with Nelly Furtado on the track “All Good Things (Come to an End)”, for her 2006 album, Loose. The two were once rumoured to be a couple, after they both performed at Glastonbury in 2002. Nelly Furtado joked about it, saying, “Yeah, he’s my boyfriend—he just doesn’t know it yet”.

Facts & Trivia

Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Chris Martin celebrates birthday on March 2 of every year.

PETA named him the World’s Sexiest Vegetarian in 2005. However, he began eating meat again after his split with Gwyneth Paltrow. Martin is a supporter of Arsenal Football Club. According to an article released by Quartz in May 2018, Martin has an estimated wealth of £94 million.

Are Dakota and Chris Martin still together?

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson are still together! In fact, he adores her so much that he openly dedicated the Coldplay song “My Universe” to Johnson during a concert in October 2021.

Are Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson engaged?

Martin has been in a relationship with Johnson since 2017, however the two are not married.

How long have Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson been together?

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have been dating since 2017 Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have been dating for nearly five years , but they keep many of the details of their romance private.

What is Coldplay's biggest hit?

1. “ Viva La Vida ”

How much is Chris Martin worth?

According to an article released by The Times in May 2022, Martin has an estimated net worth of £132 million.