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1. 1. www.vision4music.com

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   James Burton (born August 21, 1939 in Minden, Louisiana) is an American guitarist and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.He moved to Shreveport, Louisiana, with his family in 1949.
   
   A natural guitarist without professional training, Burton started playing seriously by the time he was thirteen years old and a year later was hired to be part of the staff band for the enormously popular Louisiana Hayride radio show in Shreveport.Burton played on Dale Hawkins 1957 hit song "Suzie Q," a record that would become one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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   Burton has played for many notable musicians.As part of his early work, Burton played lead guitar for most of Rick Nelson's major hits between 1958 and 1965 after which Bob Dylan reportedly wanted to hire him for his first touring band, but Burton was under contract to the television program Shindig. As part of his early work, Burton played lead guitar for most of Rick Nelson's major hits between 1958 and 1965 after which Bob Dylan reportedly wanted to hire him for his first touring band, but Burton was under contract to the television program Shindig.
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   James Burton was also a guitarist and the band leader of Elvis Presley's "TCB Band" from 1969 until Presley's death in 1977.
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   Burton's later career included landmark work with Merle Haggard, Gram Parsons, and Emmylou Harris, among others.
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   James Burton began working with John Denver in 1977.
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   Just before Elvis died, James was called to play on a John Denver television special.
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   During the taping, John asked if James would consider going out on a European tour.
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   Shortly after Elvis' death, James was contacted about the album.During the sessions, James and John talked about a band.
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   James remained a member of the band until 1994.He rejoined John in 1995 for the Wildlife Concert.In the 16 years James worked with John, they recorded 12 albums and toured around the world.
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   While touring with Denver, James carried several instruments, including backup dobros and a spare Telecaster.
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   When John died, James was a speaker at his memorial service in Aspen, Colorado in 1997.
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   Burton left Shreveport for Los Angeles, California while in his teens after joining Ricky Nelson's band.
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   Also in the 1990s, Burton recorded and toured with Elvis Costello.
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   Since 1998, Burton has played lead guitar in *"Elvis-The Concert" which reunited some of Elvis' former TCB bandmates, background singers and Elvis' orchestral conductor (mostly from the "concert years" 1969-1977) live on stage with a state of the art video-projected Elvis.
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   Burton formed the " James Burton International Guitar Festival and he also has his own official website simply called *" The Official James Burton Website.
   
   In the Fall of 2004, Burton recorded Matt Lucas-Back in the Saddle Again -a sequel to the album The Chicago Sessions, by Matt Lucas.
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2. 2. The Official James Burton Website

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   James Burton on Conan - February 19, 2008
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   The album features the legendary guitar of James Burton who performs on all 11 songs.
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   James ended up with a role in the movie.
   
   Now, two more productions are shooting in Shreveport and James will have a part in both of them: Wonderful World starring Matthew Broderick and Soul Men starring Samuel L. Jackson.
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   Other guests include guitarist James Burton (who played with Elvis Presley), bassist Gary Tallent (E Street Band), pedal and lap steel player Al Perkins (Flying Burrito Brothers), pianist Glen D. Hardin (Merle Haggard) and drummer Ron Tutt (Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello).
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   James Burton on guitar, Glen D. Hardin on piano, Jerry Scheff on bass and Ron Tutt on drums will be backing the Sweet Inspirations vocals during a concert at the National Palace of Culture on January 30.
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   A few HQ shots of James rehearsing with Ricky Nelson and new photos of James at the screening of 'Crazy' earlier this month.
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   A few HQ shots of James rehearsing with Ricky Nelson and new photos of James at the screening of 'Crazy' earlier this month.

3. 3. www.vision4music.com

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   James BurtonVision 4 Music
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   James Burton
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   James Burton
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   James Burton (born August 21, 1939 in Minden, Louisiana) is an American guitarist and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.He moved to Shreveport, Louisiana, with his family in 1949.
   
   A natural guitarist without professional training, Burton started playing seriously by the time he was thirteen years old and a year later was hired to be part of the staff band for the enormously popular Louisiana Hayride radio show in Shreveport.Burton played on Dale Hawkins 1957 hit song "Suzie Q," a record that would become one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
   ...
   Burton has played for many notable musicians.As part of his early work, Burton played lead guitar for most of Rick Nelson's major hits between 1958 and 1965 after which Bob Dylan reportedly wanted to hire him for his first touring band, but Burton was under contract to the television program Shindig. As part of his early work, Burton played lead guitar for most of Rick Nelson's major hits between 1958 and 1965 after which Bob Dylan reportedly wanted to hire him for his first touring band, but Burton was under contract to the television program Shindig.
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   James Burton was also a guitarist and the band leader of Elvis Presley's "TCB Band" from 1969 until Presley's death in 1977.
   ...
   Burton's later career included landmark work with Merle Haggard, Gram Parsons, and Emmylou Harris, among others.
   ...
   James Burton began working with John Denver in 1977.
   ...
   Just before Elvis died, James was called to play on a John Denver television special.
   ...
   During the taping, John asked if James would consider going out on a European tour.
   ...
   Shortly after Elvis' death, James was contacted about the album.During the sessions, James and John talked about a band.
   ...
   James remained a member of the band until 1994.He rejoined John in 1995 for the Wildlife Concert.In the 16 years James worked with John, they recorded 12 albums and toured around the world.
   ...
   While touring with Denver, James carried several instruments, including backup dobros and a spare Telecaster.
   ...
   When John died, James was a speaker at his memorial service in Aspen, Colorado in 1997.
   ...
   Burton left Shreveport for Los Angeles, California while in his teens after joining Ricky Nelson's band.
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   Also in the 1990s, Burton recorded and toured with Elvis Costello.
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   Since 1998, Burton has played lead guitar in *"Elvis-The Concert" which reunited some of Elvis' former TCB bandmates, background singers and Elvis' orchestral conductor (mostly from the "concert years" 1969-1977) live on stage with a state of the art video-projected Elvis.
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   Burton formed the " James Burton International Guitar Festival and he also has his own official website simply called *" The Official James Burton Website.
   
   In the Fall of 2004, Burton recorded Matt Lucas-Back in the Saddle Again -a sequel to the album The Chicago Sessions, by Matt Lucas.
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   Notify me of updates to James Burton