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Shockwaves NME Awards 2009 -  Part 5

Shockwaves NME Awards 2009 - Part 5

The fifth and final part from London's O2 Brixton Academy sees The Cure anointed Godlike Geniuses by Tim Burton before playing a very special set.

NME Video: Hadouken! at Glastonbury 2008

NME Video: Hadouken! at Glastonbury 2008

James from Hadouken! talks to NME on the band's tour bus before their show at Glastonbury 2008..

NME Video News - 11 September 2009

NME Video News - 11 September 2009

In this week's show: Beatles mania, The Mercury Prize and James from Glasvegas goes missing.

NME Video: Music News - 1 August 2008

NME Video: Music News - 1 August 2008

Catch the latest updates from the NME Newsdesk every Friday. This week - Jack White records a new tune for James Bond, The Killers preview new album tracks in NYC, the new Oasis single gets online plus AC/DC have...

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James Burton demonstrates chicken picking

James Burton demonstrates chicken picking (01:24)

From the Hot Licks "The Legendary Guitar of James Burton" DVD. I really can't tell what the heck he's doing here but it sounds good.

Mystery Train James Burton

Mystery Train James Burton (01:34)

James Burton playin' Mystery Train with his signature model.He worked for Elvis Presley, among others, from 1969 to 1977, on stage and in the studio. Although I prefer Scotty Moore intro version, James is simply a...

James Burton On Huckabee (Fox News)

James Burton On Huckabee (Fox News) (03:43)

Mr.Burton playing his famous Telecaster!

James Burton-Love Lost

James Burton-Love Lost (02:48)

For MC......1965.

Michael Jackson (Jackson 5) & James Burton link (#1 of 2)

Michael Jackson (Jackson 5) & James Burton link (#1 of 2) (09:11)

Michael Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, the same year as James Burton. James Burton also was the guitarist on the Jackson Five first CD. Along with organizing Elvis Presley's band,...

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James Burton Biography

James Burton (born August 21, 1939, in Minden, 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 to ever touch a fretboard"

Since the 1950s, Burton has recorded and performed with an array of notable singers, including Bob Luman, Dale Hawkins, Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, John Denver, Gram Parsons, Jerry Lee Lewis, Claude King, Elvis Costello, Joe Osborn, Roy Orbison, Joni Mitchell and Allen "Puddler" Harris.

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James Burton's Best Songs

  • 1. Mystery Train
  • 2. Polk Salad Annie
  • 3. Hi-Heel Sneakers
  • 4. Fire And Rain
  • 5. Fools Rush In
  • 6. I Know (You Don't Want Me No More)
  • 7. Hound Dog
  • 8. Delta Lady
  • 9. Rock And Raunch
  • 10. Johnny B Goode
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