Nominated for Mercury Music Prize

Parachutes was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in September 2000. Having found success in Europe, the band targeted North America by releasing the album there in November 2000, and started 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. Although Parachutes was a slow-burning success in the United States, it eventually reached double-platinum status. The album was critically well received and earned a Best Alternative Music Album honours at the 2002 Grammy Awards . Martin said the success was meant to make Coldplay the “biggest, best band in the world”. After single-handedly managing the band until early 2001, Harvey resigned due to the stress of having to perform duties that typically require a team of people. He became the group’s creative director and is often referenced as their fifth member; Dave Holmes replaced him as manager.