Before releasing their debut album, Parachutes, the band was known as Starfish, but later changed their name to Coldplay. According to one user, the name seems to be a compound of "cold" and "play".

The band went through a few name changes before settling on Coldplay, which was suggested by a friend. Their debut album Parachutes in 2000 brought them immediate success, with songs like "Yellow ...

A fresh-faced Coldplay were recording their debut album 'Parachutes' 20 years ago this month. Now the biggest selling band of the 21st Century, they are releasing a record where they feel at ease ...