James Burton

James Burton
Born: Aug 21, 1939 in Shreveport, LA
Avg.User Rating: 
3 Ratings
Rate this artist:
Styles: Bakersfield Sound, Instrumental Country, Rock & Roll, Traditional Country, Rockabilly
Biography: Born in Minden, LA, on August 21, 1939, influential guitarist James Burton got his start in the 1950s as a backup musician on the radio show Louisiana Hayride, where he met Dale Hawkins. Hawkins' 1957 hit, "Suzie Q," was the first in a string of successes to feature the young Burton. A six-year stint ...Read full biography
The Guitar Sounds of James Burton
Released: 1971
Label: River
Critics' Rating:
James Burton has a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest guitar pickers in either country or rock, having played subtly dazzling solos on sessions for everyone from Ricky Nelson and Dale Hawkins ...Read full review
Corn Pickin' and Slick Slidin'
Released: 1969
Label: Sundazed
Critics' Rating:
This reissue of a 1968 instrumental album features steel guitar hero Ralph Mooney. ~ Dan Cooper, All Music Guide ...Read full review
More James Burton albums: Main Albums (2), Compilations (1)
buy album from Zune
advertisement
Music data provided by: