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Will Champion
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| Background information | |
| Born | 31 July 1978 Southampton, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, percusionist, musician |
| Instruments | vocals, piano, violin, guitar, percussion, bass, banjo, keyboard, chimes, recorder, resonator, timpani, glockenspiel, vibraphone, gong |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Labels | Parlophone, Capitol |
| Associated acts | Coldplay |
William "Will" Champion born (31 July 1978) is the drummer of English rock band Coldplay.
Personal life
Champion's mother, Sara, died from cancer in 2000. The album Parachutes was dedicated to her.
Champion was the first Coldplay member to marry. He married Marianne Dark, a teacher, in 2003. Their first child, a girl named Ava, was born on 28 April 2006. On 7 May 2008, Marianne gave birth to fraternal twins Juno and Rex.