Will Champion
Will Champion | |
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Champion performing with Coldplay in 2021 | |
| Born | William Champion 31 July 1978 Southampton, Hampshire, England |
| Alma mater | University College London |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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Marianna Dark (m. 2003) |
| Children | 3 |
| Mother | Sara Champion |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Origin | London, England |
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| Member of | Coldplay |
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William Champion (born 31 July 1978) is an English musician and songwriter. He is best known as the drummer and percussionist of the rock band Coldplay. Raised in Southampton, he learned to play numerous instruments during his youth, being influenced by Nick Cave, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and traditional Irish folk music. His energetic drumming style is largely focused on the essential elements of the songs and he occasionally takes lead vocal duties on live performances.
Champion has a 2:1 degree in anthropology from University College London, where he completed Coldplay's line-up with Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland and Guy Berryman. The band signed with Parlophone in 1999 and found global success with Parachutes (2000) and subsequent albums. He has won seven Grammy Awards, nine Brit Awards and an honorary degree as Doctor of Music for contributing to Coldplay. Having sold over 160 million records worldwide,[1] they are the most successful group of the 21st century.[2]
- ^ "Why Uncool Coldplay Are the Best Live Band in the World Right Now". The Telegraph. 27 August 2025. Archived from the original on 27 August 2025. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ "Glastonbury 2024: The Reason Coldplay Are the 21st Century's Defining Band". BBC Culture. 25 June 2024. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.