Acting
James Burton
1939 · Dubberly, Louisiana, USA
28 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Self (archive footage)
Wonderful World
McRory
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Self - Musician
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
Self - Performer
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Self - Guitar
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Self (archive footage)
Elvis In Concert Remastered
Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Heart Like a Wheel
Guitar Player, Tex's Band
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
Self - Lead Guitar
Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends
Self
John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977
Self - Lead Guitar
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Self