Christopher Anthony John Martin (born 2 March 1977) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and producer. He is best known as the vocalist, pianist and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay.
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Quick Fact
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Christopher Anthony John Martin |
| Date of birth | 2 March 1977 |
| Place of birth | Exeter, Devon, England |
| Ancestry | English, with family roots in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) |
Family
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Father | Anthony John Martin (Retired Accountant) |
| Mother | Alison Martin (Music Teacher) |
| Siblings | Alex Martin, Richard Martin, Rosie Martin, Nicola Martin |
| Spouses | Gwyneth Paltrow (m. 2003; div. 2016) Dakota Johnson (partner since 2017) |
| Children | Apple Blythe Alison Martin, Moses Bruce Anthony Martin |
| Grandparents | John Besley Martin (Founder of Martin's of Exeter) |
| Notable Relatives | William Willett (Great-great-grandfather, campaigned for daylight saving time) |
Personal Life Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Co-founded the band Coldplay with Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion |
| 2000 | Released debut album "Parachutes" with Coldplay |
| 2003 | Married Gwyneth Paltrow |
| 2004 | Birth of daughter, Apple Blythe Alison Martin |
| 2006 | Birth of son, Moses Bruce Anthony Martin |
| 2016 | Divorced Gwyneth Paltrow |
| 2017 | Started relationship with Dakota Johnson |
| 2023 | Coldplay's "Music of the Spheres World Tour" |