Coldplay, the iconic British rock band, was formed in 1996 and consists of lead vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion — with the band being managed by Phil Harvey. The band was originally named Pectoralz, then Starfish in 1997, before adopting the name Coldplay in 1998. Coldplay has a huge fanbase across the world famous for their vibrant music and amazing live performances. and has won over 300 awards and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. The Grammy-winning band has amassed over nine billion streams across several music platforms.
Coldplay is all geared up for to perform in India on January 18 and 19, 2025, at the D.Y. Patil Sports Stadium for their Music Of The Spheres World Tour in Mumbai. The band then added a third show stating “phenomenal demand”.
Who Is The Band’s Richest Member?
Chris Martin, the lead singer had who had co-founded the band with other members, is the richest member of the band with an estimated net worth of $160 million (Rs 1,336 Crore), as per the SCMP report. He has collaborated with A-listers namely Beyoncé, The Chainsmokers, Rihanna, BTS, Jay-Z among others.
Net Worth Of Coldplay Members
- Will Champion: The estimated net worth of the band’s drummer, percussionist and keyboardist is $100 million, as reported by South China Morning Post. He had become friends with the band While studying anthropology at University College London. Champion also appeared as a musician during the Red Wedding in the television series Game of Thrones.
- Guy Berryman: The estimated net worth of the band’s bassist is $100 million. He also owns his men’s fashion label Applied Art Forms. The brand is influenced by military, workwear, and utilitarian styles.
- Jonny Buckland: The band’s lead guitarist estimated net worth is $100 million, according to SCMP report. He is regarded as an important person of the band and is called as ‘the silent brains in Coldplay’ by the band’s lead member.
- Phil Harvey: The band’s manager and creative director is considered as the fifth member of the group. His estimated net worth is $50 million. According to Client Earth, Harvey has been friends with Coldplay since the late 1990s, although he doesn’t perform live on stage. Harvey has known the band closely since their initial days.
Philanthropic Endeavors
Coldplay is known for their broad support of environmental and philanthropic issues. Since the beginning of their career, the band and its members have donated a part of their earnings to charitable organizations. They have collaborated with organizations including Global Citizen, Keep A Child Alive, and Migrant Offshore Aid Station. The band has also raised money to fight the Ebola outbreak by playing at events including Band Aid 30 and the Secret Policeman’s Ball for Amnesty International. 10 per cent of the band’s earnings are donated to charitable causes by each of the four performing members.
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