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.
Filmography
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
as Self (archive footage)
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: A Life in Music
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: A Life in Music
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
as lead guitar
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
as lead guitar
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
as Self
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
as Self
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
as Self
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
as Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
as Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
as Self
Elvis In Concert Remastered
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Elvis In Concert Remastered
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
as Self
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
as Self
Revolution #9
as Therapist Fuller
Revolution #9
as Therapist Fuller
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
as self
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
as self
Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends
as Self
Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends
as Self
Elvis: The Lost Performances
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The Lost Performances
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - Guitar
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - Guitar
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
as Self - Performer
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
as Self - Performer
Heart Like a Wheel
as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Heart Like a Wheel
as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Elvis in Concert
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Elvis in Concert
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
as Self - Guitar
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
as Self - Guitar
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
as Self - lead guitar
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
as Self - lead guitar
Elvis on Tour
as Self - Guitar
Elvis on Tour
as Self - Guitar
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
as Self - Lead Guitar
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
as Self - Lead Guitar
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
as Self - Musician
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
as Self - Musician
Carnival Rock
as Guitar Player (uncredited)
Carnival Rock
as Guitar Player (uncredited)