James Burton

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. 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 t... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 21, 1939 (age 72 years)

Also known as:

  • Burton, James,
  • Jim Burton
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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee Nominated work
  • 2008

Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance Nominees

Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance Winners

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year
  • 20
  • 2003

Rolling Stone's 100 greatest guitarists of all time of 2003

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 2001
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