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| Guy Berryman | |
|---|---|
| Name | Guy Berryman |
| Birth name | Guy Rupert Berryman |
| Birth date | 13 April 1978 |
| Birth place | Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland |
| Occupation | Musician, songwriter, bassist, producer, designer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Current membership | Coldplay |
Guy Berryman (born 13 April 1978) is a Scottish musician and songwriter best known as the bassist of Coldplay. He is also noted for work in production, design, and side projects spanning collaborations with artists and labels associated with British rock and alternative rock. Berryman's playing and public profile connect him with a range of musicians, producers, and cultural institutions in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Berryman was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, and grew up in Scotland, attending schools associated with the region before moving to London for higher education. He studied architecture-related subjects at University College London and briefly trained in fields that intersect with design and visual arts, which later influenced his work with Apple Inc.-era technology and multimedia in live performances. During his formative years he was influenced by recordings from The Beatles, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and contemporaries such as Radiohead, Oasis, Blur, and The Verve, developing interests in both performance and production.
Berryman co-founded the band that became Coldplay with classmates and musicians who had associations with institutions like University College London and the wider London music scene. The band's early releases, including EPs and the debut album that reached charts associated with Parlophone and Capitol Records, involved collaborations with producers linked to Rich Costey, Ken Nelson, and engineers connected to studios in Abbey Road Studios and The Town House; these sessions placed Berryman alongside contemporaries touring with acts such as U2, R.E.M., Muse, and Keane. Over successive studio albums, Berryman contributed basslines and songwriting to works produced with figures like Brian Eno, Jon Hopkins, Markus Dravs, and Rick Rubin, and toured in venues ranging from Madison Square Garden to Wembley Stadium andGlastonbury Festival.
Beyond Coldplay's mainstream breakthrough with albums that charted on lists maintained by Billboard, Official Charts Company, and won awards from institutions like the Grammy Awards, BRIT Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards, Berryman participated in side recordings, soundtrack sessions, and studio collaborations with artists from Björk to Rihanna and producers who have worked with Kanye West and Pharrell Williams. His role in the band has been noted in profiles by media outlets tied to Rolling Stone, NME, BBC Music, and The Guardian.
Berryman's gear choices include basses and amplification associated with manufacturers such as Fender, Rickenbacker, Music Man, and Ampeg. He has been photographed with vintage instruments linked to models like the Fender Precision Bass and Rickenbacker 4001, and has used effects and studio equipment by brands including Electro-Harmonix, Boss, and Universal Audio. Live rigs for large venues referenced touring production companies and sound designers familiar with systems from Meyer Sound and d&b audiotechnik.
His playing style draws on influences from bassists connected to Paul McCartney, John Entwistle, Chris Wolstenholme, John Deacon, and Paul Simonon, emphasizing melodic counterpoint, rhythmic pocket, and use of space. In the studio he adopted techniques associated with producers like Brian Eno and engineers affiliated with Alan Moulder and Spike Stent, including layered takes, use of compression chains inspired by EMI-era recording, and incorporation of effects to create textures heard on records released by labels such as Parlophone.
Outside Coldplay, Berryman co-founded and managed ventures tied to field recordings, fashion, and design; he launched a record label and production projects that worked with artists in the indie rock and electronic music communities, collaborating with musicians linked to Air (band), Calvin Harris, Hot Chip, and The Chemical Brothers. He has contributed bass and production as a session musician on projects involving artists from Mark Ronson's circle to vocalists connected with Adele and Sam Smith. Berryman also collaborated with designers and firms known in the London design scene and participated in multimedia exhibitions in venues associated with Tate Modern and V&A.
He has been credited on soundtrack and scoring projects alongside composers linked to Hans Zimmer, Trent Reznor, and Atticus Ross, and worked with directors connected to Danny Boyle and Christopher Nolan on music supervision or consulting roles for film and television productions released by Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures.
Berryman's personal associations include friendships and professional relationships with bandmates and musicians in networks tied to Thom Yorke, Bono, Chris Martin, and managers associated with Modest Management and SICS. He has lived in residences in London, and maintained properties and interests in locations associated with Scotland and international cities such as New York City and Los Angeles. His lifestyle and profile have been documented in interviews for outlets like GQ (magazine), Esquire, and Vogue.
Berryman, through Coldplay and personally, supported charitable initiatives and campaigns associated with organizations such as Oxfam, Amnesty International, Make Poverty History, Global Citizen, and environmental groups connected to Fairtrade and WWF. The band’s benefit concerts and partnerships with charities linked to Greenpeace and humanitarian responses to events involving institutions like UNICEF and Médecins Sans Frontières have included fundraising and awareness campaigns. Berryman's involvement also intersected with benefit performances and campaigns promoting causes championed by public figures such as Bono and Bill Gates.
Category:1978 births Category:Scottish bass guitarists Category:Coldplay