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.
Acted in 5
2020s
- 2022
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
lead guitar
2000s
- 2009
- 2002
Revolution #9
Therapist Fuller
1980s
- 1983
Heart Like a Wheel
Guitar Player, Tex's Band
1950s
- 1957
Carnival Rock
Guitar Player (uncredited)
Appearances23
2010s
- 2019
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
Self
- 2017
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Self
- 2010
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Self
2000s
- 2009
Elvis In Concert Remastered
Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977
Self - Lead Guitar
- 2007
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Self
- 2003
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
Self - Lead Guitar
- 2002
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
self
Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends
Self
1990s
- 1997
- 1995
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
Self - Guitars, Dobro
- 1992
Elvis: The Lost Performances
Self (archive footage)
1980s
- 1988
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Self - Guitar
- 1987
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
Self - Performer
- 1986
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
Self - Lead Guitar
1970s
- 1977
Elvis in Concert
Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
- 1973
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Self - Guitar
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
Self - lead guitar
- 1972
- 1970
