Why is Jonny Buckland so cool?

One of rock and roll's most under the radar guitarists. Jonny Buckland the guitarist from Coldplay has been influencing guitarists for the last decade more than you might think. Baxter and Jonathan break down why Jonny Is so cool.... and a great guitar player.

[cpcathy]

Jonny Buckland is a shy, brilliant artist. If you haven’t listened to their latest album Everyday Life, do it now. It’s a masterpiece.

[dominickdagostino]

Underrated guitarist... giving the music space and listening to what the song really needs is what he does best. A lot of people will laugh at Coldplay, but they're truly one of the best around.

[Asterix]

Finally someone is talking about my favorite guitar player!!!! Love his composition to a song

[maddiewalsh]

I saw Coldplay live in 2016 when they went on their A Head Full of Dreams tour. Chris Martin's charisma and the band's positive energy made the money my family spent worth it. It was one of the best days of my life.

[Coldplaykb]

Nice to see some recognition for Jonny. Just as you mentioned, he doesn't play traditional guitar solos but supports songs by playing what he thinks they need. Whether that be a more complex riff or just a few simple notes. That being said his solo on Hurts Like Heaven is probably my favorite. Great video guys!

[chekoceron]

Jonny Buckland is a great artist and makes the guitar “speak” naturally with AMAZING riffs. To me, he is THE BEST and MY FAVORITE. I had just the opportunity to see him very close playing, and I could notice how he enjoys doing it. Thanks for the recognition, let’s keep recognizing him as HE DESERVES TO SEE in life that we love his art.

[inawoodenhouse]

Jonny Buckland is a god among men. Is that hyperbole? Maybe but there are so many people who instantly dismiss Coldplay, I think it's fair to go extreme in the opposite direction :P Thank you for giving Jonny some much deserved appreciation

[nelsonw]

I like that you guys have the testicular fortitude to discuss a guy like this and appreciate him publicly. Keep up the good work.

[gabrielalenhardt]

My favorite guitar player. Very minimalist and emotional

[Tim-yq]

I totally understand that a lot of people don't like Coldplay (and why) and while I'm not the biggest fan of a lot of their music, I honestly think all of them are underrated as musicians. They all have a lot of subtle, understated stuff going on in a lot of their songs.

[GuitarsForIdiots]

Damn X&Y is my favorite Coldplay album, it probably features the most guitar centric work and some phenomenal sounds! Would definitely recommend you re-listen!

[ricardoardiano]

I met JB outside his Manchester Apollo gig in around 2000, he arrived at the gig in a taxi simple as that. A shy guy who signed autographs and was absolutely lovely. I once read an interview with him where he said he feels like he ‘struggles’ with the guitar rather than ‘own’ it like some guitarists but wow what a creative genius his riffs are amazing

[flact]

Been to my fair share of shows, favorite band is Pearl Jam and have seen them multiple times. My son turned me on to Coldplay and we took him to a couple shows. Must say, their shows are amazing, they are amazing musicians and showman and Buckland is a hugely underrated guitarist. He plays what's necessary, but he's not the focal point of anything.

[coldplayfilmer]

Thanks for making a video about one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Jonny is so often overlooked and many people have a stereotypical view of Coldplay that they don't deserve. And absolutely listen to X&Y please - it has amazing electrical guitars! Songs like Talk, White Shadows, Square One, A Message... ❤

[tugi_coldtan]

Yess thank you for giving Jonny Buckland the praise and recognition he deserves 🙌 an absolute legend!

[FarmerSlideJoeBob]

Buckland is a pretty unique and underated guitar player. He was the reason to own a Jaguar for, I think 20 years or so. I was kinda surprised when he was using the E-Bow for the Track Spies or doing things with the Volume Pedal like on Square One from X & Y and I adore his simple use of Delay and Slide stuff🙂

[Clver]

10:49 this is the most coldplay picture i have ever seen

[MozaAffendi]

Jonny Buckland is my idol. He is the reason I pick up a guitar, learned and do his cover.

[adrianplaysguitar]

My favorite guitar playere are The Edge and to me the best modern guitar players are:
• Matt Bellamy - Muse
• Jon Buckland - Coldplay
• James Valentine - Maroon 5
• Wayne Sermon - Imagine Dragons

The have so much influence of The Edge, and the 4 plays only what the song need's, that's why i love these guys.

[divutian]

See Rush Of Blood to the head (song) live 2008. It is really Pink Floyd and it’s sooo good