James Burton

James Burton

James Edward 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…

Filmography

1997 · TV

as Self

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

2026 · Movie

as Self (archive footage)

Wonderful World

2009 · Movie

as McRory

Elvis: That's the Way It Is

1970 · Movie

as Self - Musician

Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo

1987 · Movie

as Self - Performer

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

1988 · Movie

as Self - Guitar

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

2007 · Movie

as Self (archive footage)

Elvis In Concert Remastered

2009 · Movie

as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)

Heart Like a Wheel

1983 · Movie

as Guitar Player, Tex's Band

John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan

2003 · Movie

as Self - Lead Guitar

Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends

2002 · Movie

as Self

John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977

2009 · Movie

as Self - Lead Guitar

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

2010 · Movie

as Self

Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii

1973 · Movie

as Self - Guitar

1972 · Movie

as Self - Guitar

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

2007 · Movie

as Self (archive footage)

Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert

2006 · Movie

as Self

Elvis in Concert

1977 · Movie

as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)

John Denver: The Wildlife Concert

1995 · Movie

as Self - Guitars, Dobro

Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30

2017 · Movie

as Self

Elvis: The Lost Performances

1992 · Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2002 · Movie

as Therapist Fuller

1957 · Movie

as Guitar Player (uncredited)

Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert

1973 · Movie

as Self - lead guitar