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Oct 3, 2022 · (Image credit: Jon Super/Redferns) 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.
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.
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...
Discography | The Official James Burton Website. 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 played with Ricky...
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.
