James Burton
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.
Fotos
Películas (28)
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026 · Self (archive footage)
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
2022 · lead guitar
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
2019 · Self
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017 · Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010 · Self
Elvis In Concert Remastered
2009 · Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Wonderful World
2009 · McRory
John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977
2009 · Self - Lead Guitar
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007 · Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007 · Self (archive footage)
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2006 · Self
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
2003 · Self - Lead Guitar
Revolution #9
2002 · Therapist Fuller
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
2002 · self
Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends
2002 · Self
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
1995 · Self - Guitars, Dobro
Elvis: The Lost Performances
1992 · Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988 · Self - Guitar
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
1987 · Self - Performer
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
1986 · Self - Lead Guitar
Heart Like a Wheel
1983 · Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Elvis in Concert
1977 · Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
1973 · Self - Guitar
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
1973 · Self - lead guitar
Elvis on Tour
1972 · Self - Guitar
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
1972 · Self - Lead Guitar
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1970 · Self - Musician
Carnival Rock
1957 · Guitar Player (uncredited)
