Coldplay – Page 7

Named best artist by Rolling Stone readers

In December 2003, readers of Rolling Stone chose Coldplay as the best artist and best band of the year.

On 28 August 2003, Coldplay performed ‘The Scientist’ at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards and won three awards.

At the 2003 Brit Awards, Coldplay received awards for Best British Group and Best British Album.

The album was released in August 2002 and spawned several successful singles.

Coldplay toured from 19 June 2002 to 8 September 2003 for the Rush of Blood to the Head Tour.

After the success of Parachutes, Coldplay returned to the studio in September 2001 to begin work on their second album.

Having found success in Europe, the band targeted North America by starting the US Club Tour in February 2001.

At the 2001 Brit Awards in February, Coldplay earned awards for Best British Group and Best British Album.

Parachutes was released on 7 November 2000 by Nettwerk in North America.

Coldplay released Parachutes on 10 July 2000 in the United Kingdom, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart.