James Burton

Biography

James Edward Burton was born on August 21, 1939, in Dubberly, Louisiana, and has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum since his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. As a renowned guitarist, he has recorded and performed with an array of legendary singers, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Emmylou Harris. Burton's work has earned him critical acclaim as one of the finest guitar pickers in country or rock music.