James Burton
Known for Acting · 24 credits
- Born
- 1939-08-21 (age 86)
- Place of birth
- Dubberly, Louisiana, USA
- Also known 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 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.
Known For
Classic Albums
1997
as Self
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
as Self - Guitar
Heart Like a Wheel
1983
as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010
as Self
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1970
as Self - Musician
TV Shows (1)
Movies (23)
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
as Self - Guitar
Heart Like a Wheel
1983
as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010
as Self
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1970
as Self - Musician
Elvis on Tour
1972
as Self - Guitar
Carnival Rock
1957
as Guitar Player (uncredited)
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
1973
as Self - Guitar
Revolution #9
2002
as Therapist Fuller
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017
as Self
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2006
as Self
Elvis: A Life in Music
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The Lost Performances
1992
as Self (archive footage)
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
2019
as Self
Elvis in Concert
1977
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
1972
as Self - Lead Guitar
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
1973
as Self - lead guitar
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
2022
as lead guitar
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
1987
as Self - Performer
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
2002
as self
Elvis In Concert Remastered
2009
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
About 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… With 24 credits spanning from 1957 to 2026, James Burton has appeared in 23 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular James Burton Movies
- EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026) — as Self (archive footage)
- Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988) — as Self - Guitar
- Heart Like a Wheel (1983) — as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
- Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 (2010) — as Self
- Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970) — as Self - Musician
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