At the 2004 Grammy Awards , Coldplay earned Record of the Year for “Clocks”.
Coldplay spent most of 2004 out of the spotlight, taking a break from touring while recording their third album.
At that time the band covered The Pretenders ‘ 1983 song ” 2000 Miles ” (which was made available for download on their official website).
In December 2003, readers of Rolling Stone chose Coldplay as the best artist and the best band of the year.
A Rush of Blood to the Head won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album at the 2003 Grammy Awards .
The December 29, 2002 concert at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois
The album was released in August 2002 and spawned several popular singles, including “In My Place”, ” Clocks “, and the ballad ” The Scientist “.
Coldplay toured from June 2002 to September 2003 for the A Rush of Blood to the Head Tour . They visited five continents, including co-headlining festival dates at Glastonbury Festival , V2003 and Rock Werchter . Many concerts showcased elaborate lighting and individualised screens reminiscent of U2’s Elevation Tour and…
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The band’s second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), won multiple awards, including NME ‘s Album of the Year.
The album was critically well-received and earned a Best Alternative Music Album honours at the 2002 Grammy Awards .