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

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

Chris Martin made headlines when he announced his band Coldplay plans to stop after two more albums. They may continue touring, but the 12 album will be Coldplay’s recorded full-stop. Martin explained ...