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James Burton

Acting · Born August 21, 1939 · Dubberly, Louisiana, USA

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.

Movies with James Burton

• EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026) — Self (archive footage)
• Heart Like a Wheel (1983) — Guitar Player, Tex's Band
• Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970) — Self - Musician
• Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988) — Self - Guitar
• Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 (2010) — Self
• Elvis: #1 Hit Performances (2007) — Self (archive footage)
• Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30 (2017) — Self
• Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii (1973) — Self - Guitar
• Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends (2002) — Self
• Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll (2007) — Self (archive footage)
• Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets (2019) — Self
• Revolution #9 (2002) — Therapist Fuller