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James Burton

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
Born: Mon, Aug 21 1939
Birthplace: Dubberly, Louisiana, USA
James Burton is 85 years old
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Poster of Elvis Presley:  Meet Me In Memphis
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
James Burton was
82 in Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
as 'lead guitar'.
Sat, Jan 01 2022
Poster of Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
James Burton was
79 in Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 19 2019
Poster of Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
James Burton was
68 in Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 12 2007
Poster of Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
James Burton was
68 in Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 12 2007
Poster of Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
James Burton was
66 in Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 02 2006
Poster of Revolution #9
Revolution #9
James Burton was
63 in Revolution #9
as 'Therapist Fuller'.
Fri, Nov 15 2002
Poster of Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
James Burton was
62 in Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
as 'self'.
Mon, Aug 12 2002
Poster of Elvis: The Lost Performances
Elvis: The Lost Performances
James Burton was
52 in Elvis: The Lost Performances
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jun 24 1992
Poster of Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
James Burton was
48 in Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as 'Self - Guitar'.
Sun, Jan 03 1988
Poster of Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
James Burton was
48 in Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
as 'Self - Performer'.
Mon, Nov 16 1987
Poster of Heart Like a Wheel
Heart Like a Wheel
James Burton was
43 in Heart Like a Wheel
as 'Guitar Player, Tex's Band'.
Fri, Apr 01 1983
Poster of Elvis in Concert
Elvis in Concert
James Burton was
38 in Elvis in Concert
as 'Self - lead guitar (uncredited)'.
Mon, Oct 03 1977
Poster of Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
James Burton was
33 in Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
as 'Self - Guitar'.
Sun, Jan 14 1973
Poster of Elvis:  Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
James Burton was
33 in Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
as 'Self - lead guitar'.
Sat, Jan 13 1973
Poster of Elvis on Tour
Elvis on Tour
James Burton was
33 in Elvis on Tour
as 'Self - Guitar'.
Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
James Burton was
32 in Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
as 'Self - Lead Guitar'.
Sat, Jun 10 1972
Poster of Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
James Burton was
31 in Elvis: That's the Way It Is
as 'Self - Musician'.
Wed, Nov 11 1970
Poster of Carnival Rock
Carnival Rock
James Burton was
18 in Carnival Rock
as 'Guitar Player (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 01 1957

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Poster of Classic Albums
Classic Albums
James Burton was
57+ in Classic Albums
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997