
James Burton
Biography
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.
Personal Info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1939-08-21
Place of Birth
Dubberly, Louisiana, USA
Images

Cast
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
19707.8 / 10
Elvis on Tour
19727.2 / 10
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
19887.5 / 10
Elvis in Concert
19776.9 / 10
Elvis: The Lost Performances
19927.1 / 10
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
19737.7 / 10
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
20075.5 / 10
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
20197.2 / 10
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
19736.7 / 10
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
20068.1 / 10
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
200710.0 / 10
Heart Like a Wheel
19835.6 / 10
Carnival Rock
19574.4 / 10
Revolution #9
20024.2 / 10
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
197210.0 / 10
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
20020.0 / 10
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
20229.0 / 10
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
20108.3 / 10