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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.
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.
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...
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...
May 25, 2012 · When he was 16, James Burton was inventing the American guitar. He'd been born in Dubberly, La., in 1939, and was apparently self-taught on his instrument.
Sep 20, 2023 · Born in 1939 in Dubberly, Louisiana, Burton was a self-taught guitar prodigy who played on the Louisiana Hayride radio show in Shreveport as a teenager. Soon after, he moved to Los Angeles, where he began his career with Nelson and recorded numerous sessions.
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)
