Coldplay wasn't always called Coldplay. The band was originally named Starfish before adopting the now-iconic name.
The name "Coldplay" was inspired by a friend’s poetry book, “Child’s Reflections, Cold Play” by Philip Horky.
In the song "The Scientist," there's a hidden clipped message: “I’m about to burst out crying” played backwards.
"Yellow" nearly didn’t make it onto the album because the band felt uncertain about its potential during recording.
The four members met while studying at University College London. They bonded over their love of music and coffee.
Coldplay donates 10% of their earnings to various charities, sticking to a promise made early in their career.
The "A Head Full of Dreams Tour" was one of the highest-grossing tours of all time, grossing over $523 million.
Before going on stage, the band listens to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana to get pumped up.