Coldplay are an English alternative rock band, formed in London in 1997. Chris Martin, who became the lead vocalist and frontman of the band, and Jonny Buckland, who became lead guitarist, were looking forward to form a band while at University College London.[2] After forming Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish afterwards.[3] Will Champion joined as a drummer and backup vocalist who plays various instruments, making the band's lineup complete. Out of the four, one member was considered to be fifth of the group; Phil Harvey has been the group's band manager.[4] The band finally renamed to "Coldplay" in 1998.[5] Tim Rice-Oxley was to be added to the lineup, but he refused to as he is working with Keane.[6] The band later recorded and released three EPs; Safety in 1998, Brothers & Sisters as a single in 1999 and The Blue Room in the same year. The latter was their first release on a major label, after signing to Parlophone.[7]
