James Burgon Valentine (born October 5, 1978) is an American musician. He is best known as the lead guitarist for pop rock band Maroon 5.
Valentine was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was raised as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) and has three sisters and one brother. His mother is a former beauty queen, who was a school teacher before becoming a stay-at-home Mom to raise her five children. James is an Eagle Scout. He was the president of his high school Lincoln Southeast High School's student council in Lincoln, Nebraska.
In addition to guitar, James is also a percussionist, playing in orchestra and jazz band in his youth.
His family now lives in Utah. His mother works for Brigham Young University, which is owned and operated by the LDS Church. His father works for Utah Valley University and previously was an adjunct professor of Latin American literature at BYU. His sister, Amanda, was a contestant on the 11th season of Project Runway, and was again a contestant on the 13th season of Project Runway, placing second in the finale.
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