James Edward Burton (born August 21, 1939, in Dubberly, Louisiana) is an American guitarist. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001 (his induction speech was given by longtime fan Keith Richards), Burton has also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. Critic Mark Deming writes that "Burton has a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest guitar pickers in either country or rock ... Burton is one of the best guitar players to ever touch a fretboard." He is ranked number 19 in Rolling Stone list of 100 Greatest Guitarists.
James Edward Burton (born August 21, 1939, in Dubberly, Louisiana) is an American guitarist. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001 (his induction speech was given by longtime fan Keith Richards), Burton has also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. Critic Mark Deming writes that "Burton has a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest guitar pickers in either country or rock ... Burton is one of the best guitar players to ever touch a fretboard." He is ranked number 19 in Rolling Stone list of 100 Greatest Guitarists.
Since the 1950s, Burton has recorded and performed with an array of singers, including Bob Luman, Dale Hawkins, Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley (and was leader of Presley's TCB Band), The Everly Brothers, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, John Denver, Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Judy Collins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Claude King, Elvis Costello, Joe Osborn, Roy Orbison, Joni Mitchell, Hoyt Axton, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Young, Vince Gill, and Suzi Quatro.
External links
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/nm0123604
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q326937
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Filmography (Movies)
Elvis: A Life in Music
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:08/01/2026
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
Character:lead guitar
Release Date:01/01/2022
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
Character:Self
Release Date:19/07/2019
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Character:Self
Release Date:26/06/2010
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:12/11/2007
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:12/11/2007
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Character:Self
Release Date:02/02/2006
Revolution #9
Character:Therapist Fuller
Release Date:15/11/2002
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
Character:self
Release Date:12/08/2002
Elvis: The Lost Performances
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:24/06/1992
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Character:Self - Guitar
Release Date:03/01/1988
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
Character:Self - Performer
Release Date:16/11/1987
Heart Like a Wheel
Character:Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Release Date:01/04/1983
Elvis in Concert
Character:Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Release Date:03/10/1977
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Character:Self - Guitar
Release Date:14/01/1973
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
Character:Self - lead guitar
Release Date:13/01/1973
Elvis on Tour
Character:Self - Guitar
Release Date:01/11/1972
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
Character:Self - Lead Guitar
Release Date:10/06/1972
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Character:Self - Musician
Release Date:11/11/1970
Carnival Rock
Character:Guitar Player (uncredited)
Release Date:01/09/1957
Television Appearances
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