James Burton
Truly a living legend, James is best known for his lead guitar work on the classic recordings of Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and many more top performers; his discography is staggering. He's currently as active as ever, and very much a force in today's music. In constant demand for sessions and shows, he found time last year to launch the annual International James Burton Guitar Festival.
Our man Gary Mobley went to Shreveport last year and exhibited for Shubb Capos at the James Burton Guitar festival. He had a great time, heard some of his top guitar heroes, and got to meet James and his family. They were warm and friendly, and made Gary feel right at home.
When we began featuring some artists in our magazine ads about a year ago, naturally we thought of James, and he agreed to participate. So why haven't you seen a Shubb Capos ad featuring James Burton? He just hasn't slowed down long enough for anyone to take his picture! Seriously, this guy has such a whirlwind schedule, it is amazing. Gary got off the phone with him a few days ago and told me, "that was James Burton, on his cell phone. He's in the studio right now with Willie Nelson and Ray Price, but he has to catch a plane in two hours. He'll call back tomorrow. " Business as usual for James.
You might think that someone who had amassed a discography the size of an unabridged dictionary, worked with the biggest stars in the business, and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame might rest on their laurels, just a little. Well, not James Burton. He is a working guitar player if there ever was one.
Anyhow, if he ever gets an hour off between gigs, look for our magazine ad featuring James Burton ;-)
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