Happy birthday! James Burton turns 86 today

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The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 86 on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
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James Burton is celebrating his 86th 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 86th 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 86.

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!

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