Members of British rock band Coldplay, drummer Will Champion (L), guitarist Jonny Buckland (2nd L), lead singer Chris Martin, and bass guitarist Guy Berryman (R) pose before a news conference in Buenos Aires February 22, 2007. [Agencies]

Britons like a dose of music from the rock band Coldplay to help them fall asleep, a survey from hotel chain Travelodge found on Monday.

The band, whose frontman Chris Martin says he avoids caffeine and alcohol and is known for a lifestyle that is anything but rock 'n' roll, topped a poll of music choices to help listeners nod off.

Other artists chosen for their slumber-inducing qualities were James Blunt, Snow Patrol, Take That and Norah Jones.

But those who prefer to be tucked in with a book at night judged celebrity autobiographies as the most effective sleep aid, with the life stories of glamour model Jordan, soccer star David Beckham and Sharon Osbourne ranking at the top.

The survey was carried out among 2,248 people.

(Agencies via China Daily April 17, 2008)