James Burton
James Burton was born in Dubberly, Louisiana, United States on August 21st, 1939 and is the Guitarist. At the age of 84, James Burton biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
At 84 years old, James Burton physical status not available right now. We will update James Burton's height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, and measurements.
James Edward Burton (born August 21, 1939, in Dubberly, Louisiana) is an American guitarist.
Burton has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001 (his induction address was given by longtime fan Keith Richards), and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum have also inducted Burton into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
"Burton has a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest guitar pickers in either country or rock... Burton is one of the finest guitar players to ever touch a fretboard," critic Mark Demming writes. He is ranked 19 on Rolling Stones' list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists. Burton has performed with an array of artists, including Bob Luman, Dale Hawkins, Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley, John Denver, Tom Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Moses John Davis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Claude King, Elvis Costello, Johnny Ferguson, Monte Roberts, Kevin McAdam, Eric Osborn, Townes Van Zandt, Tom Bennett, Johnny Bennett, Jimmy Carter, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bentley John Denver, John Denver, John Denver, Monte Jones, Robert Os
Early life and career
Burton was born in Dubberly, Louisiana, to Guy M. Burton (1909–2001) and Lola Poland (1914–2011), a native of rural Fryeburg, Bienville Parish. She was the daughter of James and Althius Poland. Louise Burton Burton is Burton's wife.
Burton, who was self-taught, began playing guitar as a child. He was recruited to perform in Shreveport's famous Louisiana Hayride radio show. Burton left Shreveport for Los Angeles, where he joined Ricky Nelson's band as a youth. He made several recordings as a session musician. Burton contributed and performed on Dale Hawkins' 1957 hit song "Susie Q," a record that would be one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Top Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll.
Burton appeared on the majority of Rick Nelson's songs from the beginning of his career, beginning with his debut at Master Recorders in Hollywood on November 18, 1957, as Joe Maphis was still playing lead guitar at the time). He started working on the television show Shindig in 1965. Nelson's tour was postponed due to his injury. Burton, on the other hand, continued contributing to his friend's studio albums during the Perspective sessions in April 1968.
The Shindig!
Exposure resulted in recording session work with a variety of musicians, the majority as an unidentified sideman. Burton appeared on Dobro's "A Child's Claim To Fame" on Buffalo Springfield's second album, Buffalo Springfield Again, in 1967. Burton turned down an invitation to perform with Bob Dylan's first touring band and another invitation to appear on Elvis Presley's 1968 comeback TV special Elvis.Burton was asked by Presley in 1969 to appear in Las Vegas, and Burton accepted this time. Burton arranged the TCB Band, serving as its band's president, and Presley supported Presley from 1969 to 1977. "Play it, James," Elvis' live shows during this period, was a harbinger of the guitarist's solos. Burton debuted his red standard Telecaster in Vegas for the first season in 1969. He bought the now-famous pink paisley custom Telecaster just shy of turning 18, a few months later. Burton was not positive that Elvis would like it; however, since Elvis did, Burton used it for every performance.
Burton has been playing lead guitar in Elvis since 1998. The reunited some of Elvis' former TCB bandmates, background singers, and orchestral conductor Joe Guercio (mostly from the 1970-1977) performed live on stage.
Burton was one of the first people to join and tour with Emmylou Harris as part of her backing band, the "Hot Band," following Gram Parsons' death. He was joined by a group of outstanding musicians, including his bandmate, Glen D. Hardin, and younger musicians including Rodney Crowell. However, when Presley was ready to return to action, Burton returned to perform with him, though others, including Hardin, decided against Harris. Burton was called to appear on a John Denver television special right before Presley died in 1977. During the taping, Denver wondered if Burton would consider going on a European tour. Burton said he was working with Elvis, but if scheduling allowed, he'd be willing to go. Burton began working with Denver shortly after Elvis' death. I Want to Live, their first album.
Burton and Denver talked about a band during the sessions. The new band, Glen Hardin and Jerry Scheff of Presley's band, also joined the Presley band. Burton was a member of Denver's band until 1994, but toured in parallel with other artists, such as Jerry Lee Lewis. Burton performed 12 albums and toured around the world in the 16 years that they spent with Denver. Burton played many instruments on tour with Denver, including backup Dobros and a spare 1969 Pink Paisley Fender Telecaster he had used as a touring guitarist with Elvis Presley during the 1970s. In 1995, he returned to Denver for the Wildlife Concert. Burton spoke at his memorial service in Aspen, Colorado, when Denver died in 1997.
Burton's later years included stints with Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley, John Denver, Merle Haggard, Gram Parsons, Rodney Crowell, and Emmylou Harris. Burton appeared and toured with Elvis Costello on and off for about a decade, starting with King of America (1986). In 1988, he was a central figure in the famed Cinemax film, Roy Orbison and Friends, A Black and White Night. Burton went back to Shreveport permanently in 1990.
Burton released Matt Lucas-Back in the Saddle Again, a sequel to the Matt Lucas album The Chicago Sessions, which took place in fall 2004. The album was released in May 2006 by Ten O Nine Records, and it features rockabilly and country music.
Burton started the annual James Burton International Guitar Festival in 2005 to raise money for his charitable cause. The festival is held in Shreveport's Red River District.
He was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN, as a member of The Wrecking Crew, a Los Angeles session player group. Burton was asked by Brad Paisley in 2008 to appear on his forthcoming album Play: The Guitar Album. Burton, Steve Wariner, Redd Volkaert, Albert Lee, John Jorgenson, and Brent Mason all went along for the ride and performed on an instrumental track dubbed "Cluster Pluck," as did Vince Gill, Steve Wariner, Redd Volkaert, John Jorgenson, and Brent Mason. The song received Best Country Instrumental Performance at the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009.
James Burton was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame on August 22, 2009, on stage at his James Burton International Guitar Festival.
Rolling Stone Magazine announced on July 15, 2010 that Eric Clapton and James Burton would play backup guitars on the Jerry Lee Lewis album Mean Old Man, which is set to be released in fall 2010.
Burton was named one of Danny Fox's "Five Living Legends of Shreveport" (1954–2014), along with NBC and KTBS-TV's Bob Griffin, and Hank Williams Jr. Two others, Frank Page and Claude King, died in 2013.
Burton appeared in Shreveport on June 9, 2012, as the Provincial Auditorium hosted a presentation of Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion.
Recent career
Burton's later career included stints with Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley, John Denver, John Denver, Merle Haggard, Rodney Parsons, and Emmylou Harris. Burton began with King of America (1986) and toured with Elvis Costello on occasion for about a decade. He was a founding member of Roy Orbison and Friends, A Black and White Night, in 1988. Burton moved back to Shreveport, England, permanently in 1990.
Burton recorded Matt Lucas-Back in the Saddle Again, a sequel to the Matt Lucas album The Chicago Sessions, in fall 2004. Ten O Nine Records' album features rockabilly and country music, and was released in May 2006.
Burton founded the annual James Burton International Guitar Festival in 2005 to raise funds for his charitable causes. The festival is held in Shreveport's Red River District.
He was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, as a member of The Wrecking Crew, a L.A. session player group. Burton was asked by Brad Paisley in 2008 to appear on his forthcoming album Play: The Guitar Album. Burton went along for the ride and performed on a "Cluster Pluck" album, as did Vince Gill, Steve Wariner, Redd Volkaert, Albert Lee, John Jorgenson, and Brent Mason. The song received Best Country Instrumental Performance at the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009.
On August 22, 2009, James Burton was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame on stage at his James Burton International Guitar Festival.
Eric Clapton and James Burton will be back guitars on the Jerry Lee Lewis album Mean Old Man" on July 15, 2010.
Burton was named one of Danny Fox's "Five Living Legends of Shreveport" by Danny Fox (1954-2014), as well as Hank Williams Jr. and Frank Page, a musician from KSLA and KTBS-TV. In 2011, two others, Frank Page and Claude King Jr., died.
Burton appeared at the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport on June 9, 2012, for a preview of Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion.