James Burton
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 ev...
Known For
Classic Albums
Self
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Self - Musician
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Self - Guitar
Heart Like a Wheel
Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Elvis: A Life in Music
Self (archive footage)
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Self
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Self
Filmography
Elvis: A Life in Music
2026
as Self (archive footage)
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
2022
as lead guitar
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
2019
as Self
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017
as Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010
as Self
Elvis In Concert Remastered
2009
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2006
as Self
Revolution #9
2002
as Therapist Fuller
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
2002
as self
Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends
2002
as Self
Classic Albums
1997
as Self
Elvis: The Lost Performances
1992
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
as Self - Guitar
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
1987
as Self - Performer
Heart Like a Wheel
1983
as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Elvis in Concert
1977
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
1973
as Self - Guitar
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
1973
as Self - lead guitar
Elvis on Tour
1972
as Self - Guitar
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
1972
as Self - Lead Guitar
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1970
as Self - Musician
Carnival Rock
1957
as Guitar Player (uncredited)