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.
Filmography (28 titles)
8.2MovieEPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Self (archive footage) · 2026
9.0MovieElvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
lead guitar · 2022
7.2MovieClassic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
Self · 2019
7.0MovieRoy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Self · 2017
8.3MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Self · 2010
MovieElvis In Concert Remastered
Self - lead guitar (uncredited) · 2009
MovieJohn Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977
Self - Lead Guitar · 2009
5.5MovieElvis: #1 Hit Performances
Self (archive footage) · 2007
10.0MovieElvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (archive footage) · 2007
8.1MovieElvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Self · 2006
10.0MovieJohn Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
Self - Lead Guitar · 2003
5.0MovieRevolution #9
Therapist Fuller · 2002
MovieElvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
self · 2002
MovieJerry Lee Lewis and Friends
Self · 2002
7.7ShowClassic Albums
Self · 1997
8.8MovieJohn Denver: The Wildlife Concert
Self - Guitars, Dobro · 1995
7.1MovieElvis: The Lost Performances
Self (archive footage) · 1992
7.7MovieRoy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Self - Guitar · 1988
MovieRed Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
Self - Performer · 1987
8.0MovieJohn Denver: Country Roads Live in England
Self - Lead Guitar · 1986
5.9MovieHeart Like a Wheel
Guitar Player, Tex's Band · 1983
7.3MovieElvis in Concert
Self - lead guitar (uncredited) · 1977
8.2MovieElvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Self - Guitar · 1973
6.7MovieElvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
Self - lead guitar · 1973