
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. Since the 1950s, Burton has recorded and performed with an array of singers, including Bob Luman, Dale Hawkins, Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley (and was leader of Presley's TCB Band), The Everly Brothers, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, John Denver, Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Judy Collins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Claude King, Elvis Costello, Joe Osborn, Roy Orbison, Joni Mitchell, Hoyt Axton, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Young, Vince Gill, and Suzi Quatro.

Classic Albums
TV • 1997

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
MOVIE • 2026

Heart Like a Wheel
MOVIE • 1983

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
MOVIE • 1988

Elvis: That's the Way It Is
MOVIE • 1970

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
MOVIE • 2007

Carnival Rock
MOVIE • 1957

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
MOVIE • 2010

Revolution #9
MOVIE • 2002

Elvis on Tour
MOVIE • 1972

Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
MOVIE • 1973

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
MOVIE • 2007

Elvis: A Life in Music
MOVIE • 2026

Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
MOVIE • 1987

Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
MOVIE • 2017

Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
MOVIE • 2006

Elvis in Concert
MOVIE • 1977

Elvis: The Lost Performances
MOVIE • 1992