By new year's day of 1998, the band was complete, with Guy Berryman on bass guitar and the multi-talented Will The post-Britpop/Alternative Rock band Coldplay formed sometime in 1997. At the time, Chris was considering forming a boy-band that was not unlike NSYNC, and naming it Pectoralaz. Chris met Coldplay bandmate Jon Buckland first, during frosh week. Chris Martin first approached Tim Rice-Oxley of band Keane, suggesting that they form a band, but Tim refused. The band members of Coldplay met in University College London (UCL) in September of 1996. Will Champion, age 33, on drums/percussion, piano, supporting vocals. Guy Berryman, age 33, on bass guitar, synthe, harmonica, and supporting vocals. Jon Buckland, age 34, on guitar, harmonica, supporting vocals. The members of Coldplay are: Chris Martin, age 34, on lead vocals, piano/keyboard, guitar. The band originated in London, United Kingdom, and is world-renowned for their rock ballads and deep, cogitative lyrics.
Biography: The post-Britpop/Alternative Rock band Coldplay formed sometime in 1997.
