James Burton
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 85 |
| Date of birth | August 21,1939 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Dubberly |
| Louisiana | |
| United States | |
| Spouse | Louise Burton |
| Albums | Corn Pickin' and Slick Slidin' |
| Guitar Heroes (Live) | |
| Music groups | TCB Band |
| The Wrecking Crew | |
| The Strangers | |
| The John Denver Band | |
| Songs | Corn Pickin' |
| Mystery Train | |
| Polk Salad Annie | |
| Fools Rush In | |
| Fire And Rain | |
| There Goes My Everything | |
| Long Reach | |
| Johnny B Goode | |
| I Know | |
| Rock And Raunch | |
| Fool's Paradise | |
| C. C. Rider | |
| I Canny See | |
| Laura | |
| Moonshine | |
| Delta Lady | |
| Hi-Heel Sneakers | |
| Cannonball Rag | |
| It's Such a Pretty World Today | |
| Sneaky Strings | |
| Columbus Stockade Blues | |
| Only the Young | |
| Spanish Eyes | |
| Hound Dog | |
| Susie-Q | |
| On Yer Own | |
| That's A Rap | |
| Taking The Mykonos | |
| I'm a Lonesome Fugitive | |
| Please Stand Up | |
| Try A Little Harder | |
| Anything Goes | |
| SongsCalifornia BluesPride in What I Am · 1969 Polk Salad AnnieThe Guitar Sounds Of James Burton · 1971 I'm Not Gonna Miss YouGlen Campbell I'll Be Me Soundtrack · 2014 View 25+ more | |
| Awards | Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance |
| Academy of Country Music Award for Guitar Player of the Year | |
| Academy of Country Music Award for Specialty Instrument(s) of the Year | |
| Official site | james-burton.net |
| Listen artist | www.youtube.com |
| Associ act | Elvis Presley |
| Children | Jeff Burton |
| Melanie Louise Blythe | |
| Parents | Guy M. Burton |
| Lola Poland | |
| List | California BluesPride in What I Am · 1969 |
| Groups | TCB Band |
| The Wrecking Crew | |
| The Strangers | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1601674 |
James Burton Life story
James Edward Burton is an American guitarist. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001, Burton has also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.
Ronnie Tutt: 'Legendary' Elvis Presley drummer dies at 83
Ronnie Tutt, The Drummer who backed Elvis Presley from 1969 until his death eight years later, has died aged 83.
Elvis Presley Enterprises broke The News on its on Saturday, saying it was " deeply saddened".
" In addition to being a legendary drummer, he was a good friend to many of us here at Graceland, " it wrote. " He will be deeply missed by all of us. "
Dallas-born Tutt also worked with Billy Joel , Neil Diamond and Jerry Garcia in a career that spanned six-decades.
His work can be heard on Joel's Piano Man, Elvis Costello 's King of America and the Gram Parsons tracks GP and Grievous Angel.
'Great rapport'He joined The King of Rock 'n' Roll for his 1969 Taking Care of Business (TCB) tour with guitarist James Burton and other musicians to perform with Elvis at his famous Las Vegas opening.
In a 2016 interview with an, Tutt admitted that he was " never really a big fan" of The Star until he met him at an audition for that tour. " Once you meet him and you understand the charisma that The Man had, you just can't help but love what he does, " He Said .
" We immediately had a great rapport. Visually, our eyes were constantly watching each other. "
Tutt continued working with Presley until his death in 1977, and played with Tcb Band members for years after.
A prolific live performer, the sticksman was also called upon by Johnny Cash , Kenny Rogers , Glen Campbell and Roy Orbison .
Tutt leaves behind his wife Donna, who he died on Saturday of Natural Causes at his home in Tennessee, having had a longstanding Heart Condition . " He couldn't play another drum lick, " she told The Site .
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Source of news: bbc.com
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