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James Burton
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…
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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.
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2026
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2026
Elvis: A Life in Music
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2022
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
Movie lead guitar
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2019
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
Movie Self
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2017
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Movie Self
- 2010
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2009
Elvis In Concert Remastered
Movie Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
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2007
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2007
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2006
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Movie Self
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2002
Revolution #9
Movie Therapist Fuller
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2002
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
Movie self
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2002
Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends
Movie Self
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1997
Classic Albums
TV show Self
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1992
Elvis: The Lost Performances
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1988
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Movie Self - Guitar
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1987
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
Movie Self - Performer
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1983
Heart Like a Wheel
Movie Guitar Player, Tex's Band
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1977
Elvis in Concert
Movie Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
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1973
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Movie Self - Guitar
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1973
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
Movie Self - lead guitar
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1972
Elvis on Tour
Movie Self - Guitar
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1972
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
Movie Self - Lead Guitar
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1970
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Movie Self - Musician
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1957
Carnival Rock
Movie Guitar Player (uncredited)
