James Burton
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.[1]
James Burton | |
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.jpg) James Burton Live in Concert - 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 31 August 1939 Minden, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock and roll, country |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | since 1952 |
| Associated acts | Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson |
| Website | James Burton.net |
In 2001 Burton was elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[2]
The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation makes a special "Telecaster" electric guitar which is named after James Burton.[3]
References
- ↑ The Guitar Sounds of James Burton from Allmusic.com URL accessed March 09, 2007
- ↑ "James Burton at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame".
- ↑ "The Fender James Burton Signature Model Telecaster". Archived from the original on 2008-12-17. Retrieved 2009-12-04.
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