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The James Burton Foundation supports music education for those in need through guitar donations and music instruction to schools, hospitals, and community service organizations.
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The James Burton Foundation supports music education for those in need through guitar donations and music instruction to schools, hospitals and community service organizations. It is James' mission through the Foundation to give children the lifelong gift of music to pass on for generations.
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On August 21, 1939, James Burton was born in Dubberly, Louisiana, but he grew up in Shreveport. Before he ever picked up a guitar, he would be beating on broom sticks and beat on pretty much everything else around the house. His parents got him his first guitar, which was an acoustic one. His second guitar was also an acoustic one, but it was in a ...
Money was something he didnt think about, it was just for the thrill of playing. To play in those clubs, you had to go to the police station to get a permit if you were underage. Horace Logan was the producer of the Louisiana Hayride and he asked if James wanted to do some shows and join the staff band. James was 14 at the time. At the Hayride, he ...
Before recording the song that would put him on the map forever, Burton recorded with a few local artists at Mira Smiths RAM Records in Shreveport. There he recorded many songs with artists like Joe Osborne, Joe then still playing guitar instead of bass, James Wilson, Carol Williams, with whom he made his recording debut on lead guitar, Leon Post, ...
In 65, James got a call from Johnny Cash to play dobro on a TV pilot for a new musical show called Shindig. Nelson wasnt too happy about the fact that Burton would leave him, but after a while, Nelsons manager gave Burton the go-ahead.
In the 70s, James Burton was still one of the most in-demand guitar players. In 1971, James was in the studio to record with Elvis. When Elvis didnt show up because he was ill, the producer saw an opportunity to record James second solo album: The Guitar Sounds of James Burton. But James wasnt too satisfied with the result, because it wasnt planned...
With Denver, he carried several instruments, including backup dobros and a spare Telecaster. The Lear also lacked space for heavy amplifiers, so they had to be provided by the promoter each night, something Burton isnt too happy with. It isnt necessarily my sound sometimes. I just cant get the sound of a Fender Twin out of something else.
In 1986, Burton teamed up with singer/songwriter Elvis Costello. He played on Costellos King of America album and also toured with him as part of The Confederates.
With the 90s came the long anticipated release of an instructional video. In the video, Burton explains how he played his most well known solos, like Hello Mary Lou, and Too Far Gone to name a few. At the end of the video, James plays a 3-minute instrumental that is worth the price of the video all by itself.
In the 90s, Burton had a severe accident. He was cutting a limb off a tree, but he lost his balance and slipped. He broke both his ankles. A plate and a half-dozen screws were needed to repair his left ankle, while two long screws were inserted into his right ankle. While in the hospital, James went in a coma for 10 days, caused by a reaction to th...
After 45 years in the recording business, the millennium ended, but the 2000s had more in store for James. Burton makes frequent appearances at fan club conventions mostly in Europe. But in 2001 came the recognition he should have gotten years ago: James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March of that year. Keith Richards, Rolling...
2005 was the year of James guitar festival. This 3-day benefit featured artists like Steve Cropper, Jerry Donahue, the Nelson Twins, Brad Paisley and many more. The proceeds went to the James Burton Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to providing musical scholarships and instruments to children as well as young adults. A website for the founda...
The James Burton Foundation, a 501(c) non-profit organization at 714 Elvis Presley Avenue in Shreveport, is constructing the proposed "James Burton Guitar and Car Museum". The facility will showcase Burton's collection of guitars and classic cars as well as models from some of his celebrity friends.
The James Burton Foundation / Photos / Videos; James to ride in the Tournament of Roses Parade Posted on December 31, 2023. James will ride in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Years Day in Pasadena California 2024 on the Explore Louisiana Float. Along with James will be his grandson Skylar Blythe and granddaughter Taylor Burton. Read more
