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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 played with Ricky...
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.
May 25, 2012 · Email. You've heard guitarist James Burton even if you don't know it. Ever since he was 15, he's been recording behind a bewildering number of artists, from Ricky Nelson to Ray Charles. He also...
Meet James Burton, the father of the chicken pickin’ technique. A session ace, sideman to the stars and contributor to a laundry list of hit records, James Burton remains one of the Telecaster’s greatest exponents. In this archive interview, he tells us about Elvis, the Beach Boys and how he invented a little style known as chicken picking.
Sep 20, 2023 · “Your Best Song Is Always yet to Come”: Telecaster Master James Burton Names Five Career-Defining Tracks. By Joel McIver. published 20 September 2023. There’s only one electric instrument worth discussing, says the veteran guitarist behind Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison and Emmylou Harris. (Image credit: Getty Images)
The James Burton Foundation supports music education for those in need through guitar donations and music instruction to schools, hospitals, and community service organizations. About James Burton. James has played on countless number-one recordings, and created some of the most influential guitar riffs in popular music.
Aug 10, 2022 · 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) If anyone deserves the title of “Hardest Working Guitarist in Show Business,” it’s James Burton, who celebrates his 83rd birthday this month.
