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  • Aug 21, 1939
    Guitarist James Burton is born in Dubberly, Louisiana. A member of Elvis Presley's band during the last seven years of The King's life, Burton plays guitar on recordings by Ricky Nelson, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris and Buck Owens, among others
    May 16, 1957
    Shooting begins at Los Angeles' Ziv Studios on the movie "Carnival Rock," featuring David Houston, Bob Luman, James Burton, The Platters and "Louisiana Hayride" founder Horace Logan
    Aug 5, 1959
    The movie "Carnival Rock" debuts in theaters with appearances by David Houston, James Burton, The Platters and "Louisiana Hayride" creator Horace Logan
    Sep 16, 1964
    ABC-TV's "Shindig!" makes its prime-time debut. The weekly music show features guitarist James Burton, Glen Campbell and Leon Russell in the house band. The night's highlights include The Everly Brothers teaming with Sam Cooke on "Lucille"
    Nov 25, 1965
    Glen Campbell performs "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" on an episode of "Shindig!" that emanates from paradise: Hawaii. Guitarist James Burton also contributes "Yakety Axe"
    Jan 8, 1966
    "Shindig!" ends its 16-month run on ABC-TV. The weekly music showcase featured guitarist James Burton, Glen Campbell and Leon Russell as members of the house band, the Shin-Diggers
    Apr 3, 1975
    Emmylou Harris' Hot Band makes its debut in San Francisco. The group includes Elvis Presley sidemen James Burton, Glen D. Hardin and Emory Gordy Jr., plus Rodney Crowell and Hank DeVito
    Aug 15, 1978
    Guitarist James Burton overdubs Merle Haggard's "Red Bandana" in Nashville
    May 2, 1979
    James Burton receives recognition as the Top Guitarist during the 14th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, televised by NBC from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles
    Apr 29, 1982
    Paul Franklin reclaims the Steel Guitar honor during the 30th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, broadcast live on NBC-TV from Los Angeles' Universal Amphitheatre

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