Born in London in 1971 to Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg. Raised in Paris with half-sister Kate Barry, who died in 2013. Parents divorced in 1980, mother left for Jacques Doillon. Father died of heart attack in 1991, preserving his legacy
Founded as WMKC on 96.7 FM in 1967 by Kimball Broadcasting. Became ABC FM affiliate in 1968. Initially operated as middle of the road station with jazz programming. Later switched to Mutual Broadcasting System and classical music
Coldplay formed in London in 1996 with Chris Martin as founding member. Band has sold over 100 million records worldwide. Known for alternative rock style with pop and electronic elements