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Berryman was born in Kirkcaldy ( Fife, Scotland ), but he moved to Kent, England at age 12. He has been playing bass guitar since he was 13. He grew up on Funk and Groove music and he collects rare editions of those records.

Before forming Coldplay at University College London , Berryman was in a band called Time Out while he was still at school.

His father was an Engineer who worked on the Channel Tunnel . As Guy wanted a subject to study in University, he chose engineering. He later found it very difficult and so shifted to Architecture . He dropped out of his architecture degree after one year to focus on playing bass with Coldplay. While his bandmates were still continuing their degrees, Guy worked as a Bartender in a local pub.

Berryman's musical influences include James Brown , The Beatles , Kool & The Gang , Pink Floyd , Lynn Collins , Maceo Parker and The JBs .

Guy was never a sportsman during his schooling life as he never liked sports. He spent his time in school playing the Trumpet and Drums in the school band.

He is also known as the 'Dark Horse' of the band, mainly because he is the quietest of the lot and he doesn't fancy attention. He is media-shy.

He is a big fan of Captain America and the Space Invaders .

In Fall 2004 , Berryman and Coldplay bandmate Will Champion guested on A-ha keyboardist Magne Furuholmen's first solo album, '' Past Perfect Future Tense ''.

In 2004, he married Joanna Briston , his childhood sweetheart in a low key ceremony.


TRIVIA


  • He smokes Marlboro Lights and drives a Land Rover Discovery 3.


  • He also has a passion for gadgets and is an avid collector of vintage instruments and old studio technology.


  • He is Left-handed but plays bass the orthodox way. He is also known as Coldplay's fashion icon.


  • It was his idea to take candid pictures of the band with disposable cameras and throw them to the crowd during their 'Twisted Logic' Tour.



  • He also jogs around venues, right past Coldplay fans, before a live gig.




EQUIPMENT LIST



''A Rush of Blood to the Head'' Tour

On the tour to promote ''A Rush of Blood to the Head'', Berryman used {Link without Title} :


Amps

  • 2 x Ampeg Classic

  • 2 x Ampeg 15" Cabinet

  • Ampeg 8x10" Cabinet



Guitars

  • 2 x Fender Precision Bass



Pedals

  • Tone Bender Distortion



''X&Y'' Tour


When touring to promote ''X&Y'', Berryman used:


Amps

  • 2 x Hiwatt Custom Cabinets

  • 2 x Hiwatt Custom 100#



Guitars

  • 2 x Fender Precision Bass(1.Color: Red or Walnut 2.Color:3-Tone Sunburst

  • 1 x Fender Mustang Bass(Color:White)

  • 1 x Hofner 500/1 Bass(in the Studio)(Color: Vintage Sunburst)



Pedals

  • Tone Bender Distortion

  • He also uses a Proco Vintage RAT (seen on TV)



Keys

  • 1 x Minimoog Signature



REFERENCES


  • Roach, Martin (2003). ''Coldplay: Nobody Said It Was Easy''. Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-9810-8.



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