Into the spotlight: Will Champion from Coldplay.

Fans from all areas of our city and beyond will gather at BC Place on Friday, September 22, and Saturday, September 23, to greet the world-renowned British rock band Coldplay. The group, consisting of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion, hasn’t played in Vancouver in over a decade. They will be making a well-anticipated return to the streets of Vancouver in a few weeks!

Fans can prepare for two electrifying live performances during the band’s Music of the Spheres World Tour. The crowd in Vancouver will likely erupt into cheers once Will Champion gets on his drums and starts making noise throughout the arena! This article has five facts that you need to know about Will Champion!

  • Will Champion is the drummer for the British rock band Coldplay. Champion was born on July 31, 1978, in Southampton.

 

  • Champion was one of the founding members of Coldplay when the band formed in 1996 at the University College London. He’s not just a drummer! He’s a multi-instrumentalist. In addition to drums, he can also play various other instruments, which include guitar and piano. His versatility when it comes to instruments has allowed him to contribute to the band’s songwriting process beyond just its rhythm.

 

  • On top of his musical talents, Will Champion has also contributed to Coldplay’s visual artwork. He designed the artwork for some of the band’s albums and singles, showcasing his creative talents beyond music. That’s pretty cool!

 

  • Before Coldplay achieved international fame, Will Champion pursued an anthropology degree at University College London. However, he later decided to focus on his music career with the band, and the rest is history!

 

  • Will Champion is known for being a big sports guy. He has often participated in charity football (soccer) matches and is passionate about many sports-related activities.

 

Throughout their career, Coldplay has won numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, and has sold millions of records worldwide. These facts provide a glimpse into the life and interests of Will Champion, a vital member of the iconic band Coldplay.

It appears that tickets for the band’s two shows in Vancouver are already sold out! After looking at the list of their remaining shows on their tour, only one show still has tickets available in early February next year. It’s good to know that Coldplay is still alive and well in people’s hearts worldwide.

Hopefully, you learned something interesting about Will Champion. Thank you for reading this article!

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