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[M]For decades, he challenged[/M] and won over [M]a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint[/M], polyrhythm and the glorifying heights [M]that immaculate musicianship can attain as art[/M]. | David Bauder
The Associated Press
NEW YORK – Paul Simon ended his final concert tour under a moonlit sky on home turf Saturday, telling an audience in a park in Queens, N.Y., that their cheers "mean more than you can know."
Simon performed at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, which he said was a 20-minute bicycle ride from where he grew up, ending the landmark night with his first big hit, "The Sound of Silence."
The 76-year-old Simon isn't retiring, and hasn't ruled out occasional future performances. But he's said this is his last time out on the road, and he isn't alone among his peers; Elton John and Kiss are also doing goodbye swings.
New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio introduced Simon, calling him "one of the greatest New York City artists of all time." The return to New York raised memories of Simon's two iconic shows in Manhattan's Central Park, in 1981 with former partner Art Garfunkel and in 1991 on his own.
Simon didn't directly address the nature of the occasion, and his only guest was wife Edie Brickell, who came out to whistle the solo in "Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard." But there were many references to familiar surroundings, like when he paused and beamed at an airplane descending over the park as he prepared to sing "Homeward Bound."
"Welcome to New York," he said.
When Simon finished singing "Kodachrome," with its memorable line about "the crap I learned in high school," he said, "Take that, Forest Hills High School."
But, he conceded, "I actually had a good time there."
The crowd cheered when Simon sang about the "queen of Corona" in "Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard."
"How much fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?" he said.
More:As Paul Simon launches farewell tour, new biography celebrates a musical prophet
Earlier:Paul Simon announces farewell tour, feels 'something of a relief'
The former high school baseball player brought out a glove and a ball, saying he wanted to play catch. He twice threw the ball into the audience and the return throws sailed over his head. But on the third, Simon caught a perfect strike.
His 26-song set spanned more than 50 years. A staple of the 1960s folk-rock scene with Garfunkel, Simon explored music from around the world as a solo artist. | n |
A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the [M]New York State Pavilion[/M] — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark [M]made famous by Men in Black[/M]. | David Bauder
The Associated Press
NEW YORK – Paul Simon ended his final concert tour under a moonlit sky on home turf Saturday, telling an audience in a park in Queens, N.Y., that their cheers "mean more than you can know."
Simon performed at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, which he said was a 20-minute bicycle ride from where he grew up, ending the landmark night with his first big hit, "The Sound of Silence."
The 76-year-old Simon isn't retiring, and hasn't ruled out occasional future performances. But he's said this is his last time out on the road, and he isn't alone among his peers; Elton John and Kiss are also doing goodbye swings.
New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio introduced Simon, calling him "one of the greatest New York City artists of all time." The return to New York raised memories of Simon's two iconic shows in Manhattan's Central Park, in 1981 with former partner Art Garfunkel and in 1991 on his own.
Simon didn't directly address the nature of the occasion, and his only guest was wife Edie Brickell, who came out to whistle the solo in "Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard." But there were many references to familiar surroundings, like when he paused and beamed at an airplane descending over the park as he prepared to sing "Homeward Bound."
"Welcome to New York," he said.
When Simon finished singing "Kodachrome," with its memorable line about "the crap I learned in high school," he said, "Take that, Forest Hills High School."
But, he conceded, "I actually had a good time there."
The crowd cheered when Simon sang about the "queen of Corona" in "Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard."
"How much fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?" he said.
More:As Paul Simon launches farewell tour, new biography celebrates a musical prophet
Earlier:Paul Simon announces farewell tour, feels 'something of a relief'
The former high school baseball player brought out a glove and a ball, saying he wanted to play catch. He twice threw the ball into the audience and the return throws sailed over his head. But on the third, Simon caught a perfect strike.
His 26-song set spanned more than 50 years. A staple of the 1960s folk-rock scene with Garfunkel, Simon explored music from around the world as a solo artist. | n |
A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the [M]New York State Pavilion[/M] — perhaps the [M]city[/M]'s [M]most bizarre landmark[/M] made famous by Men in Black. | David Bauder
The Associated Press
NEW YORK – Paul Simon ended his final concert tour under a moonlit sky on home turf Saturday, telling an audience in a park in Queens, N.Y., that their cheers "mean more than you can know."
Simon performed at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, which he said was a 20-minute bicycle ride from where he grew up, ending the landmark night with his first big hit, "The Sound of Silence."
The 76-year-old Simon isn't retiring, and hasn't ruled out occasional future performances. But he's said this is his last time out on the road, and he isn't alone among his peers; Elton John and Kiss are also doing goodbye swings.
New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio introduced Simon, calling him "one of the greatest New York City artists of all time." The return to New York raised memories of Simon's two iconic shows in Manhattan's Central Park, in 1981 with former partner Art Garfunkel and in 1991 on his own.
Simon didn't directly address the nature of the occasion, and his only guest was wife Edie Brickell, who came out to whistle the solo in "Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard." But there were many references to familiar surroundings, like when he paused and beamed at an airplane descending over the park as he prepared to sing "Homeward Bound."
"Welcome to New York," he said.
When Simon finished singing "Kodachrome," with its memorable line about "the crap I learned in high school," he said, "Take that, Forest Hills High School."
But, he conceded, "I actually had a good time there."
The crowd cheered when Simon sang about the "queen of Corona" in "Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard."
"How much fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?" he said.
More:As Paul Simon launches farewell tour, new biography celebrates a musical prophet
Earlier:Paul Simon announces farewell tour, feels 'something of a relief'
The former high school baseball player brought out a glove and a ball, saying he wanted to play catch. He twice threw the ball into the audience and the return throws sailed over his head. But on the third, Simon caught a perfect strike.
His 26-song set spanned more than 50 years. A staple of the 1960s folk-rock scene with Garfunkel, Simon explored music from around the world as a solo artist. | n |
[M]A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion[/M] — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. | David Bauder
The Associated Press
NEW YORK – Paul Simon ended his final concert tour under a moonlit sky on home turf Saturday, telling an audience in a park in Queens, N.Y., that their cheers "mean more than you can know."
Simon performed at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, which he said was a 20-minute bicycle ride from where he grew up, ending the landmark night with his first big hit, "The Sound of Silence."
The 76-year-old Simon isn't retiring, and hasn't ruled out occasional future performances. But he's said this is his last time out on the road, and he isn't alone among his peers; Elton John and Kiss are also doing goodbye swings.
New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio introduced Simon, calling him "one of the greatest New York City artists of all time." The return to New York raised memories of Simon's two iconic shows in Manhattan's Central Park, in 1981 with former partner Art Garfunkel and in 1991 on his own.
Simon didn't directly address the nature of the occasion, and his only guest was wife Edie Brickell, who came out to whistle the solo in "Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard." But there were many references to familiar surroundings, like when he paused and beamed at an airplane descending over the park as he prepared to sing "Homeward Bound."
"Welcome to New York," he said.
When Simon finished singing "Kodachrome," with its memorable line about "the crap I learned in high school," he said, "Take that, Forest Hills High School."
But, he conceded, "I actually had a good time there."
The crowd cheered when Simon sang about the "queen of Corona" in "Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard."
"How much fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?" he said.
More:As Paul Simon launches farewell tour, new biography celebrates a musical prophet
Earlier:Paul Simon announces farewell tour, feels 'something of a relief'
The former high school baseball player brought out a glove and a ball, saying he wanted to play catch. He twice threw the ball into the audience and the return throws sailed over his head. But on the third, Simon caught a perfect strike.
His 26-song set spanned more than 50 years. A staple of the 1960s folk-rock scene with Garfunkel, Simon explored music from around the world as a solo artist. | n |
A staple of the 1960s folk-rock scene with Garfunkel, [M]Simon explored music from around the world as a solo artist[/M]. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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[M]A staple of the 1960s folk-rock scene with Garfunkel, Simon[/M] explored music from around the world as a solo artist. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
3. | n |
[M]He twice threw the ball into the audience and the return throws sailed over his head[/M]. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
3. | n |
[M]He twice threw the ball into the audience[/M] and the return throws sailed over his head. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
3. | n |
More:As Paul Simon launches farewell tour, new biography celebrates a musical prophet
Earlier:[M]Paul Simon[/M] announces farewell tour, feels 'something of a relief'
The former high school baseball player [M]brought out a[/M] glove and a [M]ball, saying he wanted to play catch[/M]. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
3. | e |
More:As Paul Simon launches farewell tour, new biography celebrates a musical prophet
Earlier:[M]Paul Simon[/M] announces farewell tour, feels 'something of a relief'
The former high school baseball player [M]brought out a glove[/M] and a ball, [M]saying he wanted to play catch[/M]. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
3. | n |
More:As Paul Simon launches farewell tour, new biography celebrates a musical prophet
Earlier:[M]Paul Simon[/M] announces farewell tour, feels 'something of a relief'
[M]The former high school baseball player[/M] brought out a glove and a ball, saying he wanted to play catch. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
3. | n |
More:As Paul Simon launches farewell tour, new biography celebrates a musical prophet
Earlier:[M]Paul Simon[/M] announces farewell tour, [M]feels 'something of a relief'[/M]
The former high school baseball player brought out a glove and a ball, saying he wanted to play catch. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
3. | n |
More:As Paul Simon launches farewell tour, new biography celebrates a musical prophet
Earlier:[M]Paul Simon announces farewell tour[/M], feels 'something of a relief'
The former high school baseball player brought out a glove and a ball, saying he wanted to play catch. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
3. | e |
More:As [M]Paul Simon[/M] launches farewell tour, [M]new biography celebrates a musical prophet[/M]
Earlier:Paul Simon announces farewell tour, feels 'something of a relief'
The former high school baseball player brought out a glove and a ball, saying he wanted to play catch. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
3. | n |
More:As [M]Paul Simon launches farewell tour[/M], new biography celebrates a musical prophet
Earlier:Paul Simon announces farewell tour, feels 'something of a relief'
The former high school baseball player brought out a glove and a ball, saying he wanted to play catch. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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When [M]Simon[/M] finished singing "Kodachrome," with its memorable line about "the crap I learned in high school," he said, "Take that, Forest Hills High School."
But, he conceded, "I actually had a good time there."
The crowd cheered when Simon sang about the "queen of Corona" in "Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard."
[M]"How much fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"[/M] he [M]said.[/M] | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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When Simon finished singing "Kodachrome," with its memorable line about "the crap I learned in high school," he said, "Take that, Forest Hills High School."
But, he conceded, "I actually had a good time there."
[M]The crowd cheered when Simon sang about the "queen of Corona" in "Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard."[/M]
"How much fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?" he said. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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When [M]Simon[/M] finished singing "Kodachrome," with its memorable line about "the crap I learned in high school," he said, "Take that, Forest Hills High School."
But, he [M]conceded, "I actually had a good time there."[/M]
The crowd cheered when Simon sang about the "queen of Corona" in "Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard."
"How much fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?" he said. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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[M]When Simon finished singing "Kodachrome,"[/M] with its memorable line about "the crap I learned in high school," [M]he said, "Take that, Forest Hills High School."[/M]
But, he conceded, "I actually had a good time there."
The crowd cheered when Simon sang about the "queen of Corona" in "Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard."
"How much fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?" he said. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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When [M]Simon finished singing "Kodachrome," with its memorable line about "the crap I learned in high school,"[/M] he said, "Take that, Forest Hills High School."
But, he conceded, "I actually had a good time there."
The crowd cheered when Simon sang about the "queen of Corona" in "Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard."
"How much fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?" he said. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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But he's said this is his last time out on the road, and he isn't alone among his peers; Elton John and [M]Kiss are[/M] also [M]doing goodbye swings[/M]. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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But he's said this is his last time out on the road, and he isn't alone among his peers; [M]Elton John[/M] and Kiss [M]are[/M] also [M]doing goodbye swings[/M]. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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But he's said this is his last time out on the road, and [M]he isn't alone among his peers[/M]; Elton John and Kiss are also doing goodbye swings. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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But [M]he's said this is his last time out on the road[/M], and he isn't alone among his peers; Elton John and Kiss are also doing goodbye swings. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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But [M]on the third[/M], [M]Simon caught a perfect strike[/M]. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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But on the third, [M]Simon caught a perfect strike[/M]. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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[M]His[/M] 26-song set spanned [M]more than 50 years[/M]. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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[M]His 26-song set spanned more than 50 years[/M]. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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[M]His 26-song set[/M] spanned more than 50 years. | Paul Simon held his last concert as a performer Saturday night in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. While the venue was only a 20-minute bike ride from where his journey began, it was the last stop on his "Homeward Bound" tour at age 76. Here were a few highlights from the monumental night:
1. Paul Simon is definitely from Queens
Danny Ross
There was no shortage of love for New York's most overlooked borough Saturday night. A "Welcome Home" banner waved atop the New York State Pavilion — perhaps the city's most bizarre landmark made famous by Men in Black. Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the band with Borough President Melinda Katz, shouting out the nearby Mets and declaring that Simon's farewell concert "means something special to the people of Queens." And by the time Simon took the stage he was reminiscing about Forest Hills High School, playing catch with the audience, poking fun of the planes landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport, and asking, "How fun is it to sing a song about Corona in Corona?"
2. Paul Simon brought world-class musicianship to pop
What distinguishes Simon from his musical peers is not only the number of hits (dozens), number of Grammys (16), or his extraordinary lyrics (right up there with Bob Dylan) — but the degree in which he grew as a composer, incorporating different styles and instrumentalists from around the world. For decades, he challenged and won over a mainstream audience unaccustomed to counterpoint, polyrhythm and the glorifying heights that immaculate musicianship can attain as art. Between the zydeco grooves of "That Was Your Mother," the string arrangement of "Can't Run But" performed with yMusic, the reggae pulse of "Mother and Child Reunion" and the southern gospel of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Saturday's show was a testament to Simon's blurring of musical lines and I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again.
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The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and [M]Will Champion[/M] (drums, chorus, [M]other instruments[/M]) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and [M]Will Champion[/M] (drums, [M]chorus[/M], other instruments) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and [M]Will Champion[/M] ([M]drums[/M], chorus, other instruments) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar)[M], Guy Berryman[/M] ([M]bass guitar[/M]) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), [M]Johnny Buckland[/M] ([M]lead guitar[/M]), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
The members include [M]Chris Martin[/M] (vocal, keyboard, [M]guitar[/M]), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
The members include [M]Chris Martin[/M] (vocal, [M]keyboard[/M], guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
The members include [M]Chris Martin[/M] ([M]vocal[/M], keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
[M]The members include[/M] Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and [M]Will Champion[/M] (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
[M]The members include[/M] Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), [M]Guy Berryman[/M] (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
[M]The members include[/M] Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), [M]Johnny Buckland[/M] (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
[M]The members include Chris Martin[/M] (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
[M]Champion was the last member to join the band.[/M] | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and [M]the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award.[/M] | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
[M]Their first test sound made a big splash in the world[/M], and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
When [M]Champion joined the band[/M], they changed the band's name to Coldplay. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
When Champion joined the band, [M]they changed the band's name to Coldplay[/M]. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
[M]When Champion joined the band[/M], [M]they changed the band's name to Coldplay[/M]. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
[M]When Champion joined the band[/M], [M]they changed the band's name[/M] to Coldplay. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
[M]The early works of Coldplay are often compared with[/M] Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and [M]Travis[/M]. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
[M]The early works of Coldplay are often compared with[/M] Radio Commander, U2, [M]Jeff Barkley[/M] and Travis. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
[M]The early works of Coldplay are often compared with[/M] Radio Commander, [M]U2[/M], Jeff Barkley and Travis. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
[M]The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander[/M], U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and [M]they changed their name to the Starfish Band.[/M] | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, [M]Berryman joined the band as bassist[/M] and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
[M]After Martin and Buckland formed[/M] the [M]Pectoralz[/M] band, [M]Berryman joined[/M] the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
After [M]Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band[/M], Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released [M]their first album "Parachute[/M]". | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
In 2000, [M]they[/M] gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then [M]released their[/M] first [M]album[/M] "[M]Parachute[/M]". | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
In 2000, they gradually gained attention with [M]their single "Yellow[/M]", and then released their first album "Parachute". | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
In 2000, [M]they gradually gained attention with[/M] their single "[M]Yellow[/M]", and then released their first album "Parachute". | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
[M]In 2000[/M], [M]they gradually gained attention with[/M] their single "[M]Yellow[/M]", and then released their first album "Parachute". | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
[M]The band first formed when[/M] Martin and [M]Buckland were studying at University College London.[/M] | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
[M]The band first formed when Martin[/M] and Buckland [M]were studying at University College London.[/M] | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
[M]Coldplay[/M] (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 [M]from London, England, England.[/M] | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
[M]Coldplay[/M] (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band [M]founded in 1996[/M] from London, England, England. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | e |
[M]Coldplay[/M] (English: Coldplay) [M]is an alternative rock band[/M] founded in 1996 from London, England, England. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
Their former manager [M]Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the[/M] fifth ([M]unofficial) member of the band.[/M] | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
Their former manager [M]Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth[/M] (unofficial) [M]member of the band.[/M] | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
[M]Their former manager Phil Harvey[/M] is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band. | Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.
Coldplay released two EPs, Safety in 1998 and The Blue Room in 1999. The latter was their first release under a major record label, Parlophone. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim. Their next record, X&Y, was the best-selling album worldwide of 2005; the Brian Eno-produced fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was the best-selling album of that year and earned the band three Grammy Awards. In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. The band have since released Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). | n |
Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album [M]Parachutes[/M], which [M]was nominated for the Mercury Prize.[/M] | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" [M]in 2000[/M], followed in the same year by their debut album [M]Parachutes[/M], which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]Coldplay[/M] achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow" in 2000, followed in the same year by their [M]debut album Parachutes[/M], which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]Coldplay[/M] achieved worldwide fame with the release of the song "[M]Yellow[/M]" in 2000, [M]followed in the same year by their debut album[/M] Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of [M]the song "Yellow[/M]" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]Coldplay achieved worldwide fame[/M] with the release of the song "Yellow" [M]in 2000[/M], followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | n |
[M]Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of[/M] the song "[M]Yellow[/M]" in 2000, followed in the same year by their debut album Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | n |
In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, [M]Mylo Xyloto[/M], which topped the charts in over 34 countries and [M]was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011.[/M] | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | n |
In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, [M]Mylo Xyloto[/M], which [M]topped the charts in over 34 countries[/M] and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | n |
In 2011, [M]Coldplay[/M] released [M]their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto[/M], which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | n |
[M]In 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album[/M], Mylo Xyloto, which topped the charts in over 34 countries and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | n |
The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and [M]creative director Phil Harvey.[/M] | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | n |
The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; [M]drummer Will Champion[/M]; and creative director Phil Harvey. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; [M]bassist Guy Berryman[/M]; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; [M]lead guitarist Jonny Buckland[/M]; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
The band consists of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and [M]pianist Chris Martin[/M]; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
The band consists of vocalist, [M]rhythm guitarist[/M], and pianist [M]Chris Martin[/M]; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
The band consists of [M]vocalist[/M], rhythm guitarist, and pianist [M]Chris Martin[/M]; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]The band consists of[/M] vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director [M]Phil Harvey.[/M] | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]The band consists of[/M] vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer [M]Will Champion[/M]; and creative director Phil Harvey. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]The band consists of[/M] vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist [M]Guy Berryman[/M]; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]The band consists of[/M] vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist Chris Martin; lead guitarist [M]Jonny Buckland[/M]; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]The band consists of[/M] vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist [M]Chris Martin[/M]; lead guitarist Jonny Buckland; bassist Guy Berryman; drummer Will Champion; and creative director Phil Harvey. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
The latter was their first release under a major [M]record label, Parlophone[/M]. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | n |
[M]The latter was their first release under[/M] a major record label, [M]Parlophone[/M]. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | n |
[M]The latter was their first release under a major record label[/M], Parlophone. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | n |
[M]Coldplay[/M] are a British rock band [M]formed in[/M] London in [M]1996[/M]. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]Coldplay[/M] are a British rock band [M]formed in London[/M] in 1996. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]Coldplay are a British rock band[/M] formed in London in 1996. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]They[/M] met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first [M]calling themselves[/M] Pectoralz and then [M]Starfish[/M]. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
[M]They[/M] met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first [M]calling themselves Pectoralz[/M] and then Starfish. | Coldplay (English: Coldplay) is an alternative rock band founded in 1996 from London, England, England. The members include Chris Martin (vocal, keyboard, guitar), Johnny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass guitar) and Will Champion (drums, chorus, other instruments) ). The band first formed when Martin and Buckland were studying at University College London. After Martin and Buckland formed the Pectoralz band, Berryman joined the band as bassist and they changed their name to the Starfish Band. Champion was the last member to join the band. When Champion joined the band, they changed the band's name to Coldplay. Their former manager Phil Harvey is usually regarded as the fifth (unofficial) member of the band.
The early works of Coldplay are often compared with Radio Commander, U2, Jeff Barkley and Travis. In 2000, they gradually gained attention with their single "Yellow", and then released their first album "Parachute". Their first test sound made a big splash in the world, and the album was nominated for the Mercury Music Award. | e |
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