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James Burton

real name James Edward Burton

James Burton is credited on 2,409 releases across 489 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1957–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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2,409

Credits

489

Albums

8

Decades active

704

In collections

Biography

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James Burton was born in Dubberly, Louisiana, August 21, 1939, but he grew up in Shreveport. At only age 14, Burton went professional, working club gigs and private parties. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001, Burton's pioneering contributions have also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. James was instrumental in putting together bands for the early Ricky Nelson hits and for Elvis Presley's comeback. He played on the original Susie Q hit by Dale Hawkins.

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Credited work

2,409 releases · 489 albums · active 1957–2026

  • Performance · 3,563
  • Other credits · 618
  • Production · 5

Studios: Enactron Truck · Capitol Studios · A&M Studios · Wally Heider Recording Studio, Los Angeles

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