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Jonny Buckland was born on September 11, 1977 in London Borough of Islington, United Kingdom. Jonny Buckland is credited as a guitarist, singer and pianist. That works out to 48 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University College London.
My Take
Buckland is the kind of musician I treasure most: the quiet architect behind a stadium-sized sound. As Coldplay's lead guitarist and co-founder, he rarely seeks the spotlight, yet his shimmering, atmospheric playing is the band's emotional backbone. I love that his influences trace back to My Bloody Valentine, the Stone Roses and U2, because you can hear that lineage of texture and feeling in his work. There is something deeply admirable about a player who prioritizes the song over his own ego. To me, Jonny embodies the dignity of the supporting role, and that humility is precisely what makes him indispensable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jonny Buckland
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョニー・バックランド
- Reading
- じょにー・ばっくらんど
- Born
- September 11, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- London Borough of Islington, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / pianist / songwriter / musician
2. Background
- University
- University College London
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jonny Buckland born?
Born September 11, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Jonny Buckland from?
Jonny Buckland is from London Borough of Islington, United Kingdom.
What does Jonny Buckland do?
Jonny Buckland works as guitarist, singer, pianist, songwriter, musician.
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