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.
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
as Self - MusicianOn July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert...
Movie pageRoy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - GuitarRecorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock...
Movie pageElvis on Tour
as Self - GuitarThis documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals,...
Movie pageHeart Like a Wheel
as Guitar Player, Tex's BandShirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced...
Movie pageElvis - Aloha from Hawaii
as Self - GuitarA 1973 concert by Elvis Presley that was broadcast live via satellite on January 14, 1973. The...
Movie pageRed Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
as Self - PerformerElvis Costello & The Confederates are captured Live at Tokyo's Sun Plaza Hall for Japanese...
Movie pageCarnival Rock
as Guitar Player (uncredited)An ocean-side nightclub owner loves a singer who only has eyes for a gambler.
Movie pageElvis in Concert
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)Elvis In Concert is a posthumous 1977 TV special starring Elvis Presley. It was Elvis' third and...
Movie pageElvis: The Lost Performances
as Self (archive footage)Elvis! Elvis! Elvis! Yes it's the King of Rock & Roll as never seen before in this collection of...
Movie pageElvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances...
Movie pageElvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
as SelfThrough the magic of modern technology and twenty-five years after his passing, Elvis performed...
Movie pageElvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
as selfCompilation of many 50's TV appearances and the nearly complete Aloha show. This is Elvis doing...
Movie pageRevolution #9
as Therapist FullerA handsome and successful young man with a lovely fiancée, James Jackson seems to have...
Movie pageClassic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
as SelfAmong the first half-dozen debuts by rock ’n’ roll’s original founders, more significantly it...
Movie pageElvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances...
Movie pageElvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
as Self - lead guitarElvis Presley's January 12th, 1973 rehearsal concert at the H.I.C. Arena in Hawaii prior to the...
Movie pageElvis Live at Madison Square Garden
as Self - Lead GuitarElvis Presley performance at the Madison Square Garden arena in New York City on Saturday June...
Movie pageElvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
as lead guitarMeet Me In Memphis features the full soundboard recording from the March 20th, 1974 concert at...
Movie pageClassic Albums
as SelfA documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...
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