Guy Berryman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guy Berryman
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Berryman performing with Coldplay in 2023
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Guy Rupert Berryman
12 April 1978 |
| Education | University College London (dropped out) |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
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Joanna Briston
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| Partner(s) | Keshia Gerrits (2012–present) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Origin | London, England |
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Guy Rupert Berryman (born 12 April 1978) is a talented Scottish musician, songwriter, and designer. He is most famous as the bassist for the rock band Coldplay. He is also part of the electronic supergroup Apparatjik.
Guy grew up in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. He started playing bass at a young age. He was inspired by artists like James Brown and Kool & the Gang. Besides music, Guy is involved in a magazine called The Road Rat and a fashion brand named Applied Art Forms.
Guy joined Coldplay while studying at University College London. There, he met Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, and Will Champion. The band became globally famous after their album Parachutes was released in 2000. As a member of Coldplay, he has won many awards, including seven Grammy Awards. Coldplay has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. This makes them one of the most successful groups of the 21st century.
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Guy Rupert Berryman was born on 12 April 1978 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. He is the youngest son of Rupert and Elizabeth Berryman. When he was about 12 years old, his family moved to Kent, England. This was around the time he started playing the bass guitar.
He studied at Edinburgh Academy and later at Kent College. He played drums and trumpet in the school band. Guy loved listening to soul music, funk, and Motown from a young age. He remembers hearing Stevie Wonder's "My Cherie Amour" and feeling a strong connection to music. He was inspired by artists like James Brown and Pink Floyd.
After high school, Guy went to University College London. He studied mechanical engineering. It was there that he met the future members of Coldplay. He later decided to focus on music instead of finishing his degree.
Music Career Highlights
Joining Coldplay
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Guy Berryman was the third person to join Coldplay in 1997. Their friend Kris Foof described him as a quiet young man. Guy had many musical instruments in his room. Chris Martin, Coldplay's lead singer, once said that Guy is not as moody as he might seem.
Guy and Jonny Buckland first recorded demos without a drummer. By late 1997, they called themselves Big Fat Noises. Will Champion joined in 1998, completing the band. Guy later left his university studies to focus fully on playing bass.
When Coldplay creates new songs, Guy is known for being very thoughtful. If he doesn't like a song, the band often won't play it again. However, he has also started many songs on his own. For example, he began the song "Magic". This song became a big hit from their album Ghost Stories in 2014.
Apparatjik Supergroup
In 2008, Guy Berryman formed a supergroup called Apparatjik. He joined with Magne Furuholmen from a-ha, Jonas Bjerre from Mew, and Martin Terefe. Their first song, "Ferreting," was used as the theme for a TV series.
The band released their first album, We Are Here, in 2010. They also performed at music festivals. In 2011, they launched an iPad app called Apparatjik World. Fans could help them create songs using the app. This project led to their second album, Square Peg in a Round Hole, in 2012.
Beyond Music: Business and Other Projects
Creative Ventures
Guy Berryman has several creative projects outside of music. In 2019, he started a magazine called The Road Rat with two friends. This magazine celebrates classic cars. Guy is the creative director and works on the project from his garage.
In 2020, he launched Applied Art Forms, a fashion brand. The brand's clothing is inspired by workwear and military styles. Guy oversees the styling and creative direction from its headquarters in Amsterdam. He focuses on making long-lasting clothes that don't follow fast fashion trends. He even takes a sewing machine with him on tour to work on designs!
Guy also helped launch a plant-based food company called Bodyhero in 2020. He has also donated items from his personal collection to raise money for Save the Children. In 2023, his fashion brand started making unisex clothing and released a jewelry collection.
Other Musical Contributions
Guy Berryman has also worked on other musical projects. He played bass on Magne Furuholmen's solo albums in 2004 and 2008. He also wrote and co-wrote music for the soundtrack of the film The Longest Night in Shanghai in 2007.
Guy loves photography. He used to take photos of his bandmates during tours and give them to fans. He also took pictures for the booklet of a-ha's album Foot of the Mountain in 2009.
With Rik Simpson, Guy formed a producing team called The Darktones. They produced music for other artists, including The Pierces' albums in 2010 and 2011. Guy played many instruments on these records, like guitar, keyboards, and percussion. He also produced albums for James Levy & the Blood Red Rose and Hudson Hank. During Coldplay's recent tours, he created a photo diary for NME magazine.
Musical Style and Influences
Guy Berryman is known for his smooth and relaxed bass playing style. He often uses different models of Fender Precision Bass guitars. He also used a Rickenbacker 4001 bass when he first joined Coldplay.
When asked about his favorite music, Guy says he couldn't live without the Beatles or Motown music. He also names James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Kool & the Gang, and the Funk Brothers as big inspirations for his music.
Personal Life
Guy Berryman is a fan of the football club Raith Rovers. He is also very interested in photography, fashion, and electronic gadgets. He enjoys collecting things like synthesisers, cameras, and watches. He even founded Dawghaus, an online platform that showcases great designs.
Guy has a passion for restoring cars. He has a workshop where he fixes up cars from his collection. He lives in Amsterdam with his partner, Keshia Gerrits, and their two children. Guy is the only member of Coldplay who has a personal social media account.
Discography
With Coldplay
With Apparatjik
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Solo and Other Credits
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Images for kids
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Guy Berryman performing with Coldplay in 2023
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Guy Berryman playing bass during a Coldplay concert in 2008
See also
In Spanish: Guy Berryman para niños
- List of people associated with University College London
- List of British Grammy winners and nominees
- List of best-selling music artists
- List of highest-grossing live music artists
- List of artists who reached number one on the UK Singles Chart
