Picture this: a handful of college students in the late 1990s, hanging out in dorm rooms and trading guitar riffs. No fame, no stadium lights—just music. That’s how Coldplay began, and it all started in England. So, where is Coldplay from? The Beginning: London in the Late 1990s Coldplay was formed in London, England, in 1996. The band’s four members—Chris Martin (vocals/piano), Jonny Buckland (guitar), Guy Berryman (bass), and Will Champion (drums)—first crossed paths while studying at University College London. London’s vibrant music scene gave them room to experiment. Indie rock and Britpop were everywhere, and their early sound grew out of that energy. How Did Coldplay Get Their Name? Originally, the group went by names like Pectoralz and Starfish . Eventually, they borrowed “Coldplay” from a friend’s unused band name. The word felt moody yet poetic, which fit their atmospheric style. The Big Breakthrough In 1998, Coldplay released their first EP, Safety , handing out copie...