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.
Filmography
all 23
Movies 22
self 15
TV Shows 1
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite 1973 (2023)
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets (2019)
Workers Con (2017)
John Denver: Country Boy (2013)
The Richest Songs in the World (2012)
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 (2010)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances (2007)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More (2007)
Kingdom: Elvis in Vegas (2007)
Revolution #9 (2002)
Classic Albums (1997)
Elvis: His Life and Times (1993)
Elvis: The Lost Performances (1992)
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988)
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo (1987)
Heart Like a Wheel (1983)
Elvis in Concert: The CBS Special (1977)
Elvis in Concert (1977)
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii (1973)
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert (1973)
Elvis on Tour (1972)
Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970)
Carnival Rock (1957)
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GenderMale
Birthday1939-08-21 (84 years old)
Birth PlaceDubberly, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJames Edward Burton
AwardsKeats-Shelley Prize for Poetry
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