1939-08-21 ( 85 years old ) in Dubberly, Louisiana, USA
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.
Movies
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
2022-01-01
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
2019-07-19
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007-11-12
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007-11-12
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2006-02-02
Revolution #9
2002-11-15
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
2002-08-12
Elvis: The Lost Performances
1992-06-24
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
1987-11-16
Heart Like a Wheel
1983-04-01
Elvis in Concert
1977-10-03
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
1973-01-14
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
1973-01-13
Elvis on Tour
1972-11-01
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
1972-06-10
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1970-11-11
Carnival Rock
1957-09-01
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