surely they're not at Led Zeppelin,Queen,Rolling Stones level ..but in the Hall there are already some bands that are not so good and ,even if i think Coldplay don't have so much influence on Rock n Roll...but i still think they'll get in..

Posted by elisabetta on Sunday, 01/20/2013 @ 04:38am

How is this even a question? If Coldplay doesn't make it in in their first three years of eligibility I will be stunned. They have done so much for rock. And they are a generational band for people born in the 1980's. So yes they got my vote

Posted by Karl Singleton on Saturday, 03/8/2014 @ 08:52am

Coldplay sucks sorry... No... Piano rock is garbage no matter who does it.

Posted by Michael on Tuesday, 05/13/2014 @ 15:18pm

Hate Coldplay, but among rock bands (even though I know they are more pop than rock) they're probably the last first ballot if their career keeps going like that.

They're U2's bastard child at all.

Posted by Romo on Friday, 07/4/2014 @ 19:47pm

Hate Coldplay, but among rock bands (even though I know they are more pop than rock) they're probably the last first ballot if their career keeps going like that.

They're U2's bastard child at all.

Posted by Romo on Friday, 07/4/2014 @ 19:47pm

It's too obvious that they'll be in and I support that.

Posted by Jacob N on Thursday, 04/9/2015 @ 16:29pm

Coldplay started out as an alternative rock band. However, they have changed to pop rock on their latest album. Still, they are considered as a "rock band". They have released chart-topping songs, sold out stadiums, and performed at the Super Bowl Halftime 2016.

In terms of their music, their first three albums were purely alternative, then experimenting different sounds from their fourth to their latest. They have their own sound, and even with the genre-changing, they have kept their "Coldplay feel" (which not a lot of people agree to). Also, they have songs that are all-time favorites such as "Yellow", "The Scientist", and "Viva la Vida".

Overall, they will get in. Sure, they're not as big as Led Zeppelin or Prince or Madonna. But they've done and achieved (more than) enough to get in.

Posted by Kate Langbid on Friday, 09/16/2016 @ 13:18pm

Coldplay has a great chance, even possibly being a first-ballot lock. I know, its crazy for me to say it. But like them or not, they have maintained their presence on the rock/pop scene. They have put out several successful albums (both critics and audiences) and tours. Plus Chris Martin is high-profile most of the time, so that helps. They are one of my very few favorite "soccer mom" bands, since they have recorded several catchy songs, and still do. I can't believe its been more than 15 years now since I first heard "Yellow". They got staying power. Don't be surprised ten years from this writing that they are in.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Tuesday, 01/3/2017 @ 21:38pm

Jason, Coldplay is a band I'd love to see someday. I'm surprised they've never headlined one of the many fests I've been to over last 6 years.

Happy New Year to you & all the other esteemed commenters at FRL, and to our great host, of course!

Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 01/4/2017 @ 20:01pm

Never a sure thing with the hall but Coldplay is pretty close to a lock. The band has intense staying power they have been one of the most popular bands in the world for over a decade. Yes they took stuff from U2 and other British rockers but that's how music works. Groups like one republic, the fray, and kings of leon were enormously influenced by them. The band has remained wildly successful from young newcomers with indie britrock songs, to superstars in the 2000's, now they are "pop" just because of how popular they are not because of losing any musical taste or talent.

Posted by Cleveland Rocks on Wednesday, 02/22/2017 @ 02:02am

Billboard Music Awards 2018

Coldplay has been nominated for "Top Touring Artist" and "Top Rock Tour"

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8343598/billboard-music-awards-2018-nominations-list

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 04/17/2018 @ 13:38pm

RIAA Gold and Platinum Update

Something Just Like This w/ The Chainsmokers (Single)- 4xPlatinum (4 million)

Total: 32.1 million

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 04/20/2018 @ 10:30am

Regarding Coldplay, Viva la Vida and plagiarism: This is interesting--that melody compared to a Cat Stevens song... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De3lvudmOAw

Posted by Joe on Tuesday, 08/14/2018 @ 10:04am

RIAA Gold & Platinum Update: Coldplay

Title: Something Just Like This (With The Chainsmokers)
Standard: Single
5x Platinum (5 million)

Total: 28.6 million

I've recounted their awards total in case the numbers are accurate; It turn out to be lower than I thought.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 12:13pm

Spotify: Most Streamed Albums of 2000

3. COLDPLAY – PARACHUTES (800,547,755)

https://chartmasters.org/2019/01/spotify-most-streamed-albums-of-2000/

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/31/2019 @ 10:25am

Coldplay’s been around for a while now.

With what they’ve delivered, I believe they’ve done enough to make it first year. They’ve sold over 100 million records and were arguably the most popular band of the 2000s. They even fared well critically(if you take in their early work).

Posted by Hobby on Saturday, 02/2/2019 @ 21:27pm

I think Coldplay will get in based on their enduring mainstream popularity. I remember thinking of them as an all-time great 10 years ago. Since then they haven't put out anything that's blown me away, but A Rush Of Blood still sounds great.

Posted by A-Killa on Thursday, 07/11/2019 @ 17:06pm

The huge acclaim for Coldplay is a reflection of the sad state of modern popular music. People are so starved for powerful, tuneful songwriting that these ball-less, MOR hacks are considered "greats". If they'd come along 10 years earlier they'd have been buried and left for dead by *actual* great bands like R.E.M., Radiohead, Blur and the Verve - none of whom are as big as Coldplay, because they had to compete for real estate against actual talent.

Posted by Gustuf on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 08:34am

I certainly think REM & Radiohead were/are as big or bigger than Coldplay!

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 11:38am

Of course!! They are the best band ever in my opinion. And in the music world definitely the biggest bland in the world right now. Each album they make is diffiernet and they haven't just stick to one style. They've done rock, alternative,pop, EDM, even jazz and gospel on their newest album everyday life.

Posted by Flora Stolzenburg on Sunday, 11/15/2020 @ 13:20pm

@Flora - "definitely the biggest bland in the world right now". I couldn't agree more. Derivative mediocrity personified.

Posted by Aye Aye on Tuesday, 03/9/2021 @ 10:46am

I am the furthest thing from a fan of Coldplay but they're a first ballot lock.

Posted by Henry on Thursday, 09/23/2021 @ 23:54pm

We're currently at Coldplay's 23rd year and their new song with BTS just debuted at #3 on Global Spotify while the parent album also has a 10 minutes rock ballad that is being praised as one of their best songs. This comes after 2019's Everyday Life, an album that was well received by critics and even got them their second Album of the Year nomination at the Grammys. Pretty obvious this is a lock, isn't it? I mean, no other band in this century managed to constantly reinvent themselves while sounding commercially accessible and having quality-wise peaks so late in their career. You can also take a quick look on Wikipedia and see how the list of people that cited them as inspiration/influence comes from multiple countries, musical genres and backgrounds, the impact is undeniable. Coldplay will get in easily and not even the biggest haters will be able to deny their status because it's more than well earned.

Posted by Gus on Sunday, 09/26/2021 @ 01:30am

Well, turns out the rest of the new album was quite a mess. Coloratura is still a masterpiece though, and considering how Coldplay's next tour is shaping up to be another record breaking juggernaut with six Wembley Stadium and four Stade de France dates, they'll be fine.

Posted by Gus on Wednesday, 11/24/2021 @ 22:15pm

Painfully mediocre band for the sheeple to enjoy. I love how Pitchfork has the balls to tell it like it is, typically rating Coldplay's albums in the 4 and 5 out of 10 range while other publications pander to the hoi polloi with "Buy us, we gave your band 9.5/10!" type reviews. Same garbage tactic that magazines employed with Oasis' terrible post-1995 material back in the day. Then again, Oasis at their worst still had 10 times the charisma of these dull bores.

Posted by Jerome on Wednesday, 03/30/2022 @ 02:06am

If Pitchfork really have the balls to be honest as you claim then why do they keep praising generic kpop acts and basic artists like Olivia Rodrigo? They only bully Coldplay because the band's fan base won't be sending death threats in return. Also, it's really sad to see you being so insecure about your own music opinions to the point of needing magazines to back it up.

Posted by Swift on Sunday, 04/17/2022 @ 12:39pm

Think phil harvey will go in with coldplay? He's their manager and has been since 1999 (with the exception of a 3.5 year period from 2002 to 2006) and was named their creative director in 2006 and is listed as a full member on most albums

Posted by Mat r on Saturday, 04/30/2022 @ 21:40pm

Coldplay is one of the most diverse rock bands of all times along with Queen. Hymn For The Weekend, Something Just Like This, Viva La Vida, Speed of Sound, Fix You, Yellow, and A Sky Full Of Stars are perfect examples of their gargantuan range of singles. So plz make it happen!!!

Posted by Aabhash on Friday, 08/5/2022 @ 15:02pm

Yes.

Posted by Airik on Tuesday, 01/17/2023 @ 20:08pm

First Ballot lock for sure.

Posted by Tyler Helt on Monday, 05/22/2023 @ 07:21am

Coldplay has all the qualifications any band needs to be in the HOF. When a band as meaningful as Coldplay doesn't get in when first eligible (2023 in this case), it's a black mark on the entire concept of a Rock n' Roll HOF.

Posted by Jim Nitsche on Saturday, 12/23/2023 @ 14:19pm