James Burton

James Burton
James Burton Live in Concert - 2009
James Burton Live in Concert - 2009
Background information
Born (1939-08-31) 31 August 1939 (age 87)
Minden, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresRock and roll, country
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Years activesince 1952
WebsiteJames Burton.net

James Burton (born August 21, 1939, in Minden, Louisiana) is an American musician. He is most famous as a guitar player and has played with many famous singers including: Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, John Denver, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Costello, Roy Orbison, Joni Mitchell and the Everly Brothers.

In 2001 Burton was elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation makes a special "Telecaster" electric guitar which is named after James Burton.

References

  1. ↑ The Guitar Sounds of James Burton from Allmusic.com URL accessed March 09, 2007
  2. ↑ "James Burton at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame".
  3. ↑ "The Fender James Burton Signature Model Telecaster". Archived from the original on 2008-12-17. Retrieved 2009-12-04.