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.The Guitar Sounds of James Burton from Allmusic.com URL accessed March 09, 2007

In 2001 Burton was elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation makes a special "Telecaster" electric guitar which is named after James Burton.

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Category:American guitarists
Category:Musicians from Louisiana
Category:American rock musicians
Category:Country musicians
Category:1939 births
Category:Living people