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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.
Official website of legendary guitar player James Burton, with news, upcoming shows, photos, videos and more.
Official website of legendary guitar player James Burton, with news, upcoming shows, photos, videos and more.
Oct 3, 2022 · James Burton – a Nashville-based guitarist who has played alongside Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and many more – has been diagnosed with kidney cancer.
Sep 3, 2019 · James Burton is famous in the music world for his work as a sideman. He was the guitarist on Dale Hawkins' 1957 hit "Susie Q" and wrote the song's famous guitar lick. Then he...
Don't You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me? Official website of legendary guitar player James Burton, with news, upcoming shows, photos, videos and more.
A self-taught teenage revelation, James Burton invented the chicken pickin’ style. The style of his own invention became a trademark of the country sound and shaped rock guitar. He has backed everyone Jerry Lee Lewis to Elvis Costello.
James Edward Burton is an American guitarist. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001, Burton has also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of...
About James Burton. James has played on countless number-one recordings, and created some of the most influential guitar riffs in popular music. Elvis Costello says that James Burton is one of a few players who musicians almost always call ‘legendary.’.
Aug 10, 2022 · Living Legend James Burton Talks Playing With Elvis, Emmylou Harris, Glen Campbell and Tom Jones. By Art Thompson. published 10 August 2022. An inspiration to Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, the rock ‘n’ roll veteran has seen it all. (Image credit: Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns)
