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.
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- 2019 · Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets as Self
- 2007 · Elvis: #1 Hit Performances as Self (archive footage)
- 2007 · Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More as Self (archive footage)
- 2006 · Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert as Self
- 2002 · Revolution #9 as Therapist Fuller
- 2002 · Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection as self
- 1997 · Classic Albums as Self
- 1992 · Elvis: The Lost Performances as Self (archive footage)
- 1988 · Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night as Self - Guitar
- 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
- 1977 · Elvis in Concert as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
- 1973 · Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii as Self - Guitar
- 1973 · Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert as Self - lead guitar
- 1972 · Elvis on Tour as Self - Guitar
- 1972 · Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden as Self - Lead Guitar
- 1970 · Elvis: That's the Way It Is as Self - Musician
- 1957 · Carnival Rock as Guitar Player (uncredited)