Personal Info
Known Credits
18
Gender
Male
Birthdate
1939-08-21 (86 Y.O)
Place Of Birth
Dubberly, Louisiana, USA
Also Known For
James Edward Burton
James Burton
Biography
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 ev ...
Known For
Acting
2022 --
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
| lead guitar
2019 --
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
| Self
2007 --
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
| Self (archive footage)
2007 --
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
| Self (archive footage)
2006 --
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
| Self
2002 --
Revolution #9
| Therapist Fuller
2002 --
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
| self
1992 --
Elvis: The Lost Performances
| Self (archive footage)
1988 --
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
| Self - Guitar
1987 --
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
| Self - Performer
1983 --
Heart Like a Wheel
| Guitar Player, Tex's Band
1977 --
Elvis in Concert
| Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
1973 --
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
| Self - Guitar
1973 --
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
| Self - lead guitar
1972 --
Elvis on Tour
| Self - Guitar
1972 --
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
| Self - Lead Guitar
1970 --
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
| Self - Musician
1957 --
Carnival Rock
| Guitar Player (uncredited)