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...
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...
Known For
Heart Like a Wheel
as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Revolution #9
as Therapist Fuller
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
as lead guitar
Cast Credits
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
as lead guitar
Elvis In Concert Remastered
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
Revolution #9
as Therapist Fuller
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
Carnival Rock
as Guitar Player (uncredited)