Coldplay are a alternative rock band formed in London; England in 1997. The group comprises vocalist pianist guitarist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; and drummer multi-instrumentalist Will Champion. Coldplay have sold 32.5 million albums; and are also known for their hit singles; such as -Yellow-; -The Scientist-; -Speed of Sound-; -Fix You-; -Viva la Vida- and the Grammy Award-winning -Clocks-.Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of their single -Yellow-; followed by their debut album; Parachutes (2000); which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Its follow-up; A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002).