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.

Фільмографія

• 2022Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis — lead guitar
• 2002Revolution #9 — Therapist Fuller
• 1995John Denver: The Wildlife Concert — Self - Guitars, Dobro
• 1983Heart Like a Wheel — Guitar Player, Tex's Band
• 1957Carnival Rock — Guitar Player (uncredited)

Ток-шоу, премії та інші появи (23)

• 2026EPiC: Елвіс Преслі і концерт — Self (archive footage)
• 2019Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets — Self
• 2017Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30 — Self
• 2010Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 — Self
• 2009Elvis In Concert Remastered — Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
• 2009John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977 — Self - Lead Guitar
• 2007Elvis: #1 Hit Performances — Self (archive footage)
• 2007Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll — Self (archive footage)
• 2006Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert — Self
• 2003John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan — Self - Lead Guitar
• 2002Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection — self
• 2002Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends — Self
• Classic Albums — Self
• 1992Elvis: The Lost Performances — Self (archive footage)
• 1988Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night — Self - Guitar
• 1987Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo — Self - Performer
• 1986John Denver: Country Roads Live in England — Self - Lead Guitar
• 1977Elvis in Concert — Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
• 1973Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii — Self - Guitar
• 1973Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert — Self - lead guitar
• 1972Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden — Self - Lead Guitar
• 1972Elvis on Tour — Self - Guitar
• 1970Elvis: That's the Way It Is — Self - Musician