James Burton
Acting
1939-08-21 · 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.
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as Self (archive footage) · 2026 · 8.3
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as Self (archive footage) · 2026 · 0.0
movieElvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
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movieRoy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
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movieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
as Self · 2010 · 8.3
movieElvis In Concert Remastered
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited) · 2009 · 0.0
movieElvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage) · 2007 · 5.5
movieElvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage) · 2007 · 10.0
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as Self · 2006 · 8.1
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as Therapist Fuller · 2002 · 5.0
movieElvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
as self · 2002 · 0.0
tvClassic Albums
as Self · 1997 · 7.7
movieElvis: The Lost Performances
as Self (archive footage) · 1992 · 7.1
movieRoy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - Guitar · 1988 · 7.6
movieRed Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
as Self - Performer · 1987 · 0.0
movieHeart Like a Wheel
as Guitar Player, Tex's Band · 1983 · 5.8
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as Self - lead guitar (uncredited) · 1977 · 7.3
movieElvis - Aloha from Hawaii
as Self - Guitar · 1973 · 8.2
movieElvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
as Self - lead guitar · 1973 · 6.7
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as Self - Guitar · 1972 · 7.3
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as Self - Lead Guitar · 1972 · 10.0
movieElvis: That's the Way It Is
as Self - Musician · 1970 · 8.1
movieCarnival Rock
as Guitar Player (uncredited) · 1957 · 4.7