VIDEO : Chris Martin Delivers a Surprise Benefit Concert at Homeless Shelter Days Before Christmas

Days before celebrating the holidays with his family, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin traveled to The Bowery Mission homeless shelter in New York City for a special visit. The sold-out crowd was treated to a mixture of songs including Prince's "Purple Rain," Ticket sales helped to raise more than $4,000 for the mission.Mission's Director of Outreach James Macklin said in a statement " Chris Martin proved once again the power of one person to make a difference through The Bowery Mission, As the temperatures drop and we serve thousands of lonely people during the holidays, Chris has lifted our spirits today."