William "Will" Champion (born 31 July 1978) is an English musician and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the drummer and backing vocalist of the alternative rock band Coldplay.
Early life and education
William Champion was born in Southampton, Hampshire, England, on 31 July 1978 and was brought up in the Highfield suburb of the city, close to the University of Southampton where his father, Timothy Champion, is a professor of archaeology.
As a youth, Champion's musical influences included Tom Waits, Nick Cave and traditional Irish folk music. He learned to play piano and violin when he was 8 and he learned to play the guitar when he was 12. He also has experience on the bass, and tin whistle. Before he joined Coldplay, Champion performed in a band called Fat Hamster.
"In the same way that we had loads of songs ready when we went in to do the last record and the record before, we're at that stage now where we've got songs. I think they will need a lot of work, we need to learn how to play them. We've learnt from mistakes on the last record in terms of the idea that it's most important for us to play the songs together and to have them as live as possible."
"We're trying to find somewhere we can set up and work. In all these years we haven't got a HQ, our own studio or anything like that. We want somewhere that we can sort of hole up and see what happens."
"We're trying to find somewhere we can set up and work. In all these years we haven't got a HQ, our own studio or anything like that. We want somewhere we can sort of hole up and see what happens."
"Optimism is the key."
"At the end of the day, we're just trying to prevent each other from going mad."
"When you write something it has to hit the level that you accept as being good."
"We're also passionate about music and very critical about the music that we listen to."
"I can't do all that riddly diddly stuff. I'm not good enough. It's all about not playing."
"Coldplay are just four friends trying to make great music."
"I think hopefully we've got enough brain cells left to decide if our music is really worth something."
"The first time we all played as a band, I think it was in January 1998, in Jonny's bedroom."
"Two weeks later, we played our first concert and had 100 people there. It was pretty cool."
"A lot of the time there is a lot of melancholy in the lyrics."
100% Will Champion - Coldplay Live In Gothenburg - DrumCam Highlights (July 2023)
This video is for drummers and hardcore Coldplay / Will Champion fans!
It contains highlight clips of world-class drummer and musician Will Champion with his band Coldplay, live at Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden - recorded on 8th July 2023 as part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour.
published: 09 Jul 2023
Chris Martin about Will Champion
William "Will" Champion (born 31 July 1978) is a British musician and multi-instrumentalist. He is the drummer and backing vocalist for the band Coldplay.
published: 29 Jun 2017
In My Place - Live In São Paulo (Coldplay)
published: 27 Dec 2018
Coldplay Drummer gives talk to Music Students | University of Southampton
Drummer of Coldplay, Will Champion, visited the University of Southampton and spoke to music students. Will also received his honorary degree in person and spoke to us about being back in Southampton.
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published: 23 Jan 2023
Rádio Comercial | Coldplay: Will Champion e Guy Berryman conversam com o Pedro Ribeiro
published: 24 May 2023
Coldplay at the London Palladium: Interview with Guy Berryman and Will Champion
Pete Donaldson speaks to Guy Berryman and Will Champion ahead of Coldplay's show at the London Palladium for Absolute Radio.
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published: 11 Nov 2016
Will Champion Drumming Hard Compilation Extended
This is an extended version of my original upload of Will Champion Hard Drumming Compilation I added some more songs
Credit goes to ColdplayDaily https://youtube.com/c/ColdplayDaily https://youtu.be/2eknyDs3by8
Credit goes to walkingboyfilms https://youtube.com/c/walkingboyfilms_au https://youtu.be/f5ZrCzu-T0w
Credit as well obviously goes to Coldplay https://youtube.com/c/coldplay
published: 07 Dec 2021
Will Champion Coldplay Rare Interview
When you think of Coldplay you normally just think of Chris Martin. But what about the other members of the band? This video offers a rare glimpse into the mind of Coldplay’s drummer Will Champion, where he talks about the genesis of the band, some of his favourite drummers and what he thinks about his role in the group.
published: 14 Jan 2020
#AskColdplay
When Coldplay was in Singapore for their A Head Full of Dreams tour, band members Will and Guy sat down with Warner Music Singapore for a short Q&A from the fans!
Credits
Songs: A Head Full of Dreams and Hymn for the Weekend.
Artist: Coldplay
Courtesy of Warner Music Singapore
Connect with Coldplay:
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published: 05 Apr 2017
Will Champion - Coloratura (Coldplay)
Ensayo del baterista de Coldplay.
Coloratura es una de las canciones de Music Of The Spheres, nuevo álbum de Coldplay.
#Coldplay #Coloratura #MusicOfTheSpheres
This video is for drummers and hardcore Coldplay / Will Champion fans!
It contains highlight clips of world-class drummer and musician Will Champion with his b...
This video is for drummers and hardcore Coldplay / Will Champion fans!
It contains highlight clips of world-class drummer and musician Will Champion with his band Coldplay, live at Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden - recorded on 8th July 2023 as part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour.
This video is for drummers and hardcore Coldplay / Will Champion fans!
It contains highlight clips of world-class drummer and musician Will Champion with his band Coldplay, live at Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden - recorded on 8th July 2023 as part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour.
William "Will" Champion (born 31 July 1978) is a British musician and multi-instrumentalist. He is the drummer and backing vocalist for the band Coldplay.
William "Will" Champion (born 31 July 1978) is a British musician and multi-instrumentalist. He is the drummer and backing vocalist for the band Coldplay.
William "Will" Champion (born 31 July 1978) is a British musician and multi-instrumentalist. He is the drummer and backing vocalist for the band Coldplay.
Drummer of Coldplay, Will Champion, visited the University of Southampton and spoke to music students. Will also received his honorary degree in person and spok...
Drummer of Coldplay, Will Champion, visited the University of Southampton and spoke to music students. Will also received his honorary degree in person and spoke to us about being back in Southampton.
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Pete Donaldson speaks to Guy Berryman and Will Champion ahead of Coldplay's show at the London Palladium for Absolute Radio.
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Pete Donaldson speaks to Guy Berryman and Will Champion ahead of Coldplay's show at the London Palladium for Absolute Radio.
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This is an extended version of my original upload of Will Champion Hard Drumming Compilation I added some more songs
Credit goes to ColdplayDaily https://yout...
This is an extended version of my original upload of Will Champion Hard Drumming Compilation I added some more songs
Credit goes to ColdplayDaily https://youtube.com/c/ColdplayDaily https://youtu.be/2eknyDs3by8
Credit goes to walkingboyfilms https://youtube.com/c/walkingboyfilms_au https://youtu.be/f5ZrCzu-T0w
Credit as well obviously goes to Coldplay https://youtube.com/c/coldplay
This is an extended version of my original upload of Will Champion Hard Drumming Compilation I added some more songs
Credit goes to ColdplayDaily https://youtube.com/c/ColdplayDaily https://youtu.be/2eknyDs3by8
Credit goes to walkingboyfilms https://youtube.com/c/walkingboyfilms_au https://youtu.be/f5ZrCzu-T0w
Credit as well obviously goes to Coldplay https://youtube.com/c/coldplay
When you think of Coldplay you normally just think of Chris Martin. But what about the other members of the band? This video offers a rare glimpse into the mind...
When you think of Coldplay you normally just think of Chris Martin. But what about the other members of the band? This video offers a rare glimpse into the mind of Coldplay’s drummer Will Champion, where he talks about the genesis of the band, some of his favourite drummers and what he thinks about his role in the group.
When you think of Coldplay you normally just think of Chris Martin. But what about the other members of the band? This video offers a rare glimpse into the mind of Coldplay’s drummer Will Champion, where he talks about the genesis of the band, some of his favourite drummers and what he thinks about his role in the group.
When Coldplay was in Singapore for their A Head Full of Dreams tour, band members Will and Guy sat down with Warner Music Singapore for a short Q&A from the fan...
When Coldplay was in Singapore for their A Head Full of Dreams tour, band members Will and Guy sat down with Warner Music Singapore for a short Q&A from the fans!
Credits
Songs: A Head Full of Dreams and Hymn for the Weekend.
Artist: Coldplay
Courtesy of Warner Music Singapore
Connect with Coldplay:
http://coldplay.com/
https://www.facebook.com/coldplay/
https://twitter.com/coldplay
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When Coldplay was in Singapore for their A Head Full of Dreams tour, band members Will and Guy sat down with Warner Music Singapore for a short Q&A from the fans!
Credits
Songs: A Head Full of Dreams and Hymn for the Weekend.
Artist: Coldplay
Courtesy of Warner Music Singapore
Connect with Coldplay:
http://coldplay.com/
https://www.facebook.com/coldplay/
https://twitter.com/coldplay
https://www.instagram.com/coldplay/
Ensayo del baterista de Coldplay.
Coloratura es una de las canciones de Music Of The Spheres, nuevo álbum de Coldplay.
#Coldplay #Coloratura #MusicOfTheSpher...
Ensayo del baterista de Coldplay.
Coloratura es una de las canciones de Music Of The Spheres, nuevo álbum de Coldplay.
#Coldplay #Coloratura #MusicOfTheSpheres
Ensayo del baterista de Coldplay.
Coloratura es una de las canciones de Music Of The Spheres, nuevo álbum de Coldplay.
#Coldplay #Coloratura #MusicOfTheSpheres
This video is for drummers and hardcore Coldplay / Will Champion fans!
It contains highlight clips of world-class drummer and musician Will Champion with his band Coldplay, live at Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden - recorded on 8th July 2023 as part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour.
William "Will" Champion (born 31 July 1978) is a British musician and multi-instrumentalist. He is the drummer and backing vocalist for the band Coldplay.
Drummer of Coldplay, Will Champion, visited the University of Southampton and spoke to music students. Will also received his honorary degree in person and spoke to us about being back in Southampton.
Join us and make your mark on the world at the University of Southampton: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/joinus
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Pete Donaldson speaks to Guy Berryman and Will Champion ahead of Coldplay's show at the London Palladium for Absolute Radio.
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This is an extended version of my original upload of Will Champion Hard Drumming Compilation I added some more songs
Credit goes to ColdplayDaily https://youtube.com/c/ColdplayDaily https://youtu.be/2eknyDs3by8
Credit goes to walkingboyfilms https://youtube.com/c/walkingboyfilms_au https://youtu.be/f5ZrCzu-T0w
Credit as well obviously goes to Coldplay https://youtube.com/c/coldplay
When you think of Coldplay you normally just think of Chris Martin. But what about the other members of the band? This video offers a rare glimpse into the mind of Coldplay’s drummer Will Champion, where he talks about the genesis of the band, some of his favourite drummers and what he thinks about his role in the group.
When Coldplay was in Singapore for their A Head Full of Dreams tour, band members Will and Guy sat down with Warner Music Singapore for a short Q&A from the fans!
Credits
Songs: A Head Full of Dreams and Hymn for the Weekend.
Artist: Coldplay
Courtesy of Warner Music Singapore
Connect with Coldplay:
http://coldplay.com/
https://www.facebook.com/coldplay/
https://twitter.com/coldplay
https://www.instagram.com/coldplay/
Ensayo del baterista de Coldplay.
Coloratura es una de las canciones de Music Of The Spheres, nuevo álbum de Coldplay.
#Coldplay #Coloratura #MusicOfTheSpheres
William "Will" Champion (born 31 July 1978) is an English musician and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the drummer and backing vocalist of the alternative rock band Coldplay.
Early life and education
William Champion was born in Southampton, Hampshire, England, on 31 July 1978 and was brought up in the Highfield suburb of the city, close to the University of Southampton where his father, Timothy Champion, is a professor of archaeology.
As a youth, Champion's musical influences included Tom Waits, Nick Cave and traditional Irish folk music. He learned to play piano and violin when he was 8 and he learned to play the guitar when he was 12. He also has experience on the bass, and tin whistle. Before he joined Coldplay, Champion performed in a band called Fat Hamster.
There were fist clasps and hugs from Humphries, a man who for the last 12 months has carried his champion status with real class and skill, and who will absolutely be back.
An initiative driven by a single departed commissioner may fall by the wayside because it lacks a champion who keeps the idea front and center ... It will record a 6% freight gain for 2024 and rank first in the nation in international cargo.
I mean, I think it just shows like that we’re willing to stick up for one another and that we’re, you know, a real team,” Broz said ... back-to-back Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears.
The former classical world and world chess champion asked FIDE for the reasons behind their acceptance of a private event, which is the FreestyleChessGrand Slam Tour ... He also urged fans to ask reigning world chess champion D Gukesh for the truth.
Randal Kolo Muani is reportedly on his way out of Paris Saint-Germain, with some outlets claiming the Ligue 1 champions would be willing to sanction a loan exit.
Musk appears eager to get to work to cut down on federal spending and slash the country's massive debt ...Postal Service ... John Cornyn (R-Texas.) ... But progressives are always willing to vote for and champion good ideas,” said Rep.Greg Casar (D-Texas.) ... .
Jim told me a few years ago ... Respected by successive governments as a champion of export promotion and willing adviser to other businesses going down the same route, he was knighted in Queen Elizabeth II’s last birthday honours list, in 2022 ... Share ... .
'We will always respond to any challenge, always,' he said ... He added that Russia was ready to work with Britain if they were willing. After championing his own role as President, Putin told Russia-1 ...
The path to small government will not be commanded from the top but must be a collaborative effort involving a motivated populace, a responsible Congress and a president willing to champion the cause.
TonyKhan will tell you AEW is "great" - but he's wrong ... Wrestlers have developed a cheat sheet for crafting a match that will earn a decent WON star rating ... But, if you work hard enough, much like life, hate will find a way.
... the Indian cricket team not willing to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming ChampionsTrophy next year ... All cricket boards had signed the agreement in 2021 that Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy.
Turned out, the Indian teen, and now newly-crowned world champion, was calling to ask if he would be willing to help him with preparation for the Candidates ... Not everyone will check as deep perhaps.
... becoming world champion at 22 ... This is why he’s the world champion and it’s the price he’ll pay willingly to stay at the top.The writer is a chess columnist and an internationally rated chess player .
Odds are there will be a new boys basketball champion this season in a new-look CVCColonial Division this winter ...Notre Dame has brought back junior Will Foley, who led the team in scoring as a sophomore ... Will Hegarty 5-10 So ... Will Foley 6-0 Jr.