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Buckland was born in London , England , and lived there until the age of four when his family moved to Mold , North Wales . He was encouraged into the music scene by his elder brother who was a big fan of My Bloody Valentine . Buckland started playing the guitar at the age of eleven after being spurred on by The Stone Roses , and was taught the instrument by a mysterious local music teacher known only as 'Madigan'. Buckland studied Astronomy and Mathematics at University College London , where he also met his future bandmates and formed Coldplay. Buckland's musical influences include Ride , George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix . He is noted for his sparse arrangements and use of slide. Buckland has also guested on Ian McCulloch's solo album '' Slideling '' and made a cameo appearance with bandmate Chris Martin in the film '' Shaun Of The Dead ''. Chris will often refer to him as "Jonny Boy" and frequently says or sings this in live concerts, particularly if Jonny is about to do a solo or a long riff. He has been living in London, UK with his long-term girlfriend Chloe. The couple have recently become engaged. REFERENCES
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