OTHER ARTISTS
Here's a list of significant artists that James Burton has worked with and recorded several albums with. If you have any additions, photos etc, feel free to email me. The Everly Brothers: Burton recorded with the Everly's from 1965-1968. The hired him to play on a few of their records. They also recorded Suzie Q together on the Rock 'N' Soul album. In 1973, Burton also recorded with Phil Everly on his solo album "Star Spangled Springer". 1965 The Everly Brothers Rock 'n' Soul The Monkees: As many bands did back then, The Monkees also hired studio musicians to play on their records. So from 1966-1969, Burton played on many of The Monkees' albums. 1966 The Monkees The Monkees Merle Haggard: Burton recorded with Haggard from 1966-1970's. During that time, Burton played on several hit records like "I'm A Lonesome Fugitive" and "Working Man Blues". Whenever he had the time, he would perform live with Haggard. 1966 Merle Haggard Swinging Doors Hoyt Axton: From 1969-1990, Burton recorded with Hoyt Axton and occasionally performed live with him. 1969 Hoyt Axton My Griffin Is Gone1974 Hoyt Axton Life Machine 1975 Hoyt Axton Southbound 1976 Hoyt Axton Fearless 1977 Hoyt Axton Road Songs 1979 Hoyt Axton A Rusty Old Halo 1981 Hoyt Axton Live 1982 Hoyt Axton Pistol Packin' Mama 1984 Hoyt Axton American Dreams 1990 Hoyt Axton Spin Of The Wheel Jerry Lee Lewis: In 1979, Burton started working with legend Jerry Lee Lewis. After a few years, Burton would also perform live the Killer. In the 90's, Burton also toured with The Legends of Rock and Roll in Lewis' band. 1979 Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis Elvis Costello: In 1986, Elvis Costello was ready to record his new album, and he knew exactly who to get. He hired 3 of the other Elvis' TCB Band members: James Burton, Jerry Scheff and Ron Tutt. During the time Burton recorded with Costello, he would also appear live with him.
1986 Elvis Costello King Of America 1987 Elvis Costello Out Of Our Idiot 1991 Elvis Costello Mighty Like A Rose 1995 Elvis Costello Kojak Variety |