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James Edward Burton
James Burton
Acting
Biography
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.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: A Life in Music
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
as lead guitar
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
as Self
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
as Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
as Self
Elvis In Concert Remastered
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
as Self
