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Chris Martin

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Chris Martin Fast Facts:

Is the great-great-grandson of William Willett, the inventor of Daylight Saving Time.
Played in several bands before forming Coldplay, including Identity Crisis, Floating Insomnia and the blues band Rocking Honkies.
Met Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Guy Berryman at university in 1996; they formed Coldplay in their dorm, though the band's debut album, Parachutes, wasn't released until 2000.
Has collaborated with Nelly Furtado, Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, Ron Sexsmith, Ian McCulloch and many others.
Named comedian Simon Pegg godfather of his daughter, Apple, and also made a cameo in Pegg's 2004 film, Shaun of the Dead.
Contributed vocals to Band Aid 20's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in 2004.
Is an active advocate of fair trade.
Is a vegetarian and yoga enthusiast.