Will was born in Southampton and spent his formative years learning a variety of instruments whilest watching his beloved Southampton F.C narrowly avoid regulation. Words like "calm," "reliable" and "enthusiastic" are used to describe drummer Will Champion.
His teacher parents who encouraged him to spend his formative years learning to play a variety of instruments including guitar, bass, piano and the tin whistle. He had never played drums before joining Coldplay but was so musically inclined that he quickly caught on.
