Coldplay heavily influenced by Norwegian pop group A-Ha

Chris Martin has revealed Coldplay have been heavily influenced by Norwegian pop group A-Ha. The frontman, who is about to release the band's third album, said he had recently rediscovered the band, who shot to fame in the 80s with hits such as 'Living Daylights' and 'Take On Me.' The singer revealed to Britain's Virgin Radio: "I found myself in Amsterdam the other day and I put A-Ha's first record on. I just remembered how much I loved it. It's incredible songwriting." "Everybody asks what inspired us, what we've been trying to steal from and what we listened to when we were gowning up "The first band I ever loved was A-Ha - I just thought I'd mention them." Martin, who is married to Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow, also said he's a big fan of A-Ha's Morton Hacket for his looks as well as his music. The 'Scientist' star said: "Morton is the most disarmingly handsome man you will ever meet." Yesterday, it was revealed that Martin contemplated killing himself to ensure the success of their new album.

He quipped: "Commercially it would be a great idea to blow my head off."