In December 2003, readers of Rolling Stone magazine chose Coldplay as the best artist and the best band of the year. At that time the band covered the Pretenders ‘ 1983 song ” 2000 Miles ” (which was made available for download on their official website). “2000 Miles” was the top selling British download that year, with proceeds from the sales donated to Future Forests and Stop Handgun Violence campaigns. A Rush of Blood to the Head won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album at the 2003 Grammy Awards . At the 2004 Grammy Awards , Coldplay earned Record of the Year for “Clocks”.
Named best artist and band by Rolling Stone readers
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