- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 21, 1939
- Place of Birth
- Dubberly, Louisiana, USA
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, Je…
Filmography
movieEPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026 · Self (archive footage)
movieElvis: A Life in Music
2026 · Self (archive footage)
movieElvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
2022 · lead guitar
movieClassic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
2019 · Self
movieRoy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017 · Self
movieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010 · Self
movieElvis In Concert Remastered
2009 · Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
movieElvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007 · Self (archive footage)
movieElvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007 · Self (archive footage)
movieElvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2006 · Self
movieRevolution #9
2002 · Therapist Fuller
movieElvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
2002 · self
tvClassic Albums
1997 · Self
movieElvis: The Lost Performances
1992 · Self (archive footage)
movieRoy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988 · Self - Guitar
movieRed Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
1987 · Self - Performer
movieHeart Like a Wheel
1983 · Guitar Player, Tex's Band
movieElvis in Concert
1977 · Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
movieElvis - Aloha from Hawaii
1973 · Self - Guitar
movieElvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
1973 · Self - lead guitar
movieElvis on Tour
1972 · Self - Guitar
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
movieElvis Live at Madison Square Garden
1972 · Self - Lead Guitar
movieElvis: That's the Way It Is
1970 · Self - Musician
movieCarnival Rock
1957 · Guitar Player (uncredited)