James Burton
Birthday
1939/08/21 (85 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Dubberly, Louisiana, USA
Also know as
James Edward Burton
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 ev...Read more
Acting
(1970) Elvis: That's the Way It Is
as Self - Musician
(1972) Elvis on Tour
as Self - Guitar
(1988) Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - Guitar
(1977) Elvis in Concert
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
(1992) Elvis: The Lost Performances
as Self (archive footage)
(1973) Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
as Self - Guitar
(2007) Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
(2019) Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
as Self
(1973) Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
as Self - lead guitar
(2006) Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
as Self
(2007) Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
(1987) Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
as Self - Performer
(1983) Heart Like a Wheel
as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
(1957) Carnival Rock
as Guitar Player (uncredited)
(2002) Revolution #9
as Therapist Fuller
(1972) Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
as Self - Lead Guitar
(2002) Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
as self
(2022) Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
as lead guitar
(1997) Classic Albums
as Self