Happy birthday! James Burton turns 85 today
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James Burton is celebrating his 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.
Popular guitarist James Burton has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Burton, a cultural icon
Born in Dubberly on August 21, 1939, James Burton's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Burton's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little James hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for James Burton as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 85.
Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!
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