Acting · Dubberly, Louisiana, USA · Born August 21, 1939
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.
MovieEPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026
as Self (archive footage)
MovieElvis: A Life in Music
2026
as Self (archive footage)
MovieElvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
2022
as lead guitar
MovieClassic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
2019
as Self
MovieRoy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017
as Self
MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010
as Self
MovieElvis In Concert Remastered
2009
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
MovieElvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
as Self (archive footage)
MovieElvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
as Self (archive footage)
MovieElvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2006
as Self
MovieRevolution #9
2002
as Therapist Fuller
MovieElvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
2002
as self
MovieJerry Lee Lewis and Friends
2002
as Self
TVClassic Albums
1997
as Self
MovieElvis: The Lost Performances
1992
as Self (archive footage)
MovieRoy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
as Self - Guitar
MovieRed Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
1987
as Self - Performer
MovieHeart Like a Wheel
1983
as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
MovieElvis in Concert
1977
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
MovieElvis - Aloha from Hawaii
1973
as Self - Guitar
MovieElvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
1973
as Self - lead guitar
MovieElvis on Tour
1972
as Self - Guitar
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
1972
as Self - Lead Guitar
MovieElvis: That's the Way It Is
1970
as Self - Musician
MovieCarnival Rock
1957
as Guitar Player (uncredited)
