James Burton date of birth:
August 21, 1939
How old is James Burton?
86
Where was James Burton born?
Minden, Louisiana, USA
James Burton body shape:
Average
What color is James Burton's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is James Burton's ethnicity?
White
What is James Burton nationality?
American
What is James Burton's occupation?
Guitarist
James Burton claim to fame:
Backup for Elvis Presley
What genre is James Burton's work?
Rock and roll, rockabilly, country, country rock
What instruments does James Burton play?
Guitar, dobro
Short Biography
James 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 Demming 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."