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Once upon a time they were known as 'Big Fat Noises', then they were 'Starfish' but the name they went on to sell over 100 million albums worldwide with is Coldplay.
Devon born Chris Martin leads the band, and they've been making music together since their college days in 1997.
They're back in New Zealand at the end of this year for their Music of the Spheres World Tour.
Music industry professional and commentator Marty Jones joins Jesse to talk about the bands origins and rise to stardom.
Cold Play acknowledged the impact of their tour on the environment. Photo: GIN TAY / AFP