When singer, pianist and guitarist Chris Martin formed a band with a few other students at University College London in 1997, the quartet chose the ill-fitting name Big Fat Noises. Soon, bassist Guy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Coldplay’s A Rush of Blood to the Head climbs to a new peak of No.

Since Coldplay started their current Music of the Spheres tour more than three years ago, they have played in 43 countries, made (unwitting) headlines and smashed records. They’ve headlined ...

Coldplay surges on U.K. charts as its Music of the Spheres World Tour nears its end, with four albums — including Parachutes — reentering or climbing. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Chris ...