Burton played guitar on the majority of Ricky Nelson's songs recorded during the first 11 years of Nelson's career, beginning with his premiere at Master Recorders in Hollywood on November 18, 1957, for the classic "Stood Up"/"Waitin' in School" rockabilly single.

Official website of legendary guitar player James Burton, with news, upcoming shows, photos, videos and more.

Official website of legendary guitar player James Burton, with news, upcoming shows, photos, videos and more.

Oct 3, 2022 · James Burton – a Nashville-based guitarist who has played alongside Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and many more – has been diagnosed with kidney cancer.

May 6, 2024 · Emmylou: Burton, was the original guitarist in Emmylou Harris’s legendary Hot Band, is seen here with her on the BBC pop music show “The Old Grey Whistle Test” playing “Amarillo.” Playing guitar and singing harmony: future Nashville star Rodney Crowell.

Oct 27, 2024 · Official website of legendary guitar player James Burton, with news, upcoming shows, photos, videos and more.

May 25, 2012 · When he was 16, James Burton was inventing the American guitar. He'd been born in Dubberly, La., in 1939, and was apparently self-taught on his instrument. At 15, he cut a single backing...

Sep 20, 2023 · As a young, hotshot guitarist, Burton recorded with Glen Campbell, Judy Collins, the Beach Boys, Harry Nilsson, Nancy Sinatra, Buffalo Springfield, Townes Van Zandt and a litany of other 1960s greats before he joined Elvis Presley in 1968 as leader of the TCB (Taking Care of Business) Band.

A self-taught teenage revelation, James Burton invented the chicken pickin’ style. The style of his own invention became a trademark of the country sound and shaped rock guitar. He has backed everyone Jerry Lee Lewis to Elvis Costello.

Dec 1, 2015 · T he fleet-fingered sound of James Burton on the Fender Telecaster guitar has been a defining element of rock ‘n’ roll for nearly six decades. Born in Dubberly, Louisiana, in 1939, Burton’s talent was recognized early.