Chris Martin was born in Exeter, Devon, England and is the eldest of five children. His father, Anthony Martin, is a retired accountant, and his mother, Alison Martin, is a music teacher. Martin started his education at the pre-preparatory Hylton School and then went on to preparatory Exeter Cathedral School. Their debut performance was met with boos from the crowd. Martin continued his studies at University College London, staying at Ramsay Hall where he read Ancient World Studies and graduated with First Class honours in Greek and Latin. The band has had internationally recognised fame and success since their debut album, Parachutes, in 2000. Martin has also collaborated with Ron Sexsmith, Faultline, The Streets, and Ian McCulloch.
