James Edward Burton (born August 21, 1939, in Dubberly, Louisiana, United States) [1] is an American guitarist. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001 [2] (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.

Official website of legendary guitar player James Burton, with news, upcoming shows, photos, videos and more.

Official website of legendary guitar player James Burton, with news, upcoming shows, photos, videos and more.

2022年10月3日 · James Burton – a Nashville-based guitarist who has played alongside Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and many more – has been diagnosed with kidney cancer.

2024年5月6日 · The Country Music Association recently announced James Burton as a 2024 inductee. A rock and country guitar fountainhead since the 50’s, Burton’s influence spans genres and generations. Among his disciples: Keith Richards, Brian May, Albert Lee, Elvis Costello, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Pete Anderson, Brad Paisley and Pete Townshend.

2012年5月25日 · When he was 16, James Burton was inventing the American guitar. He'd been born in Dubberly, La., in 1939, and was apparently self-taught on his instrument. At 15, he cut a single backing...

2024年10月27日 · Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and former Elvis Presley guitarist, James Burton, will serve as Honorary Chair of the 39th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival which will be held on July 20th & 21st, 2018 in Prather Coliseum on the NSU campus.

Few session musicians have shaken things up again and again as dependably as James Burton. The guitar master has made historic recordings with Ricky Nelson, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Presley, and many more.

2024年12月3日 · Guitarist James Burton's work has touched everyone from Elvis Presley to Ricky Nelson, Keith Richards, and Jimmy Page.

The James Burton Foundation supports music education for those in need through guitar donations and music instruction to schools, hospitals, and community service organizations.