50-719: James Edward Burton (born August 21, 1939, in Dubberly, Louisiana , United States) is an American guitarist. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001 (his induction speech was given by longtime fan Keith Richards ), Burton has also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum . He was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2024. Critic Mark Deming writes that "Burton has
100-466: A Fender Telecaster , beginning with an early blonde model his parents bought for him around 1952. His 1969 Paisley Red (better known as Pink Paisley) Telecaster became the basis for his James Burton Telecaster model in 1991, with Lace Sensor pickups and a TBX tone circuit. Five years later his 1953 Candy Apple Red Telecaster was the inspiration for a standard version Artist Signature model featuring two Fender Texas Special Tele single coil pickups and
150-456: A session musician . Burton created and played the guitar solo on Dale Hawkins 1957 hit song " Susie Q ", a record that would become one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll . He had originally written the song as an instrumental before Hawkins wrote lyrics for it; Burton never received credit or royalties for his contributions to "Susie Q". Burton played guitar on
200-683: A "Farewell Show" at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey on November 14, 2021 (the date of the originally scheduled SOPAC show.) He scheduled a few one-off shows in Colorado and California in the spring of 2022, with the SOPAC "Farewell Show" rescheduled for June 2022 at SOPAC, under the direction of his manager, David Stone. He included "Crazy Love" and "Bad Weather" in the shows, as a tribute to Poco bandmates Rusty Young and Paul Cotton, respectively; they both died in 2021. In June and July 2022, Furay kicked off
250-467: A decade. In 1988, he was a prominent part of the acclaimed Cinemax special, Roy Orbison and Friends, A Black and White Night . In 1990, Burton moved back to his hometown of Shreveport permanently. Between 1998 and 2013, Burton played lead guitar in Elvis: The Concert which reunited some of Elvis' former TCB bandmates, background singers, and Elvis' orchestral conductor Joe Guercio (mostly from
300-579: A headliner. He embarked on a tour of the west coast in the fall of 2019, sharing the bill with Dave Mason . Furay's “Farewell/76th Birthday Celebration” was originally scheduled to take place at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) in New Jersey in 2020, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic and storm damage to the SOPAC building, the show was postponed until 2022, so he performed
350-716: A mini-tour, beginning in New Jersey, as well as the City Winery in Nashville, New York City, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Boston. The shows were billed as Furay's farewell tour in support of his album In the Country which has cover versions of Furay's favorite country songs. In the Country features a cover of Keith Urban 's "Someone Like You", released as a single. The recording also contains songs by John Denver , Garth Brooks , George Strait , Marc Cohn , and Ricky Nelson , as well as
400-907: A new formation of the Richie Furay Band. At the Boulder and Bluebird Theatres in Colorado , they recorded a double live album ALIVE . The ALIVE set covers 29 songs of Furay's career. The Richie Furay band continued to tour through 2008 and 2009. Furay appeared with Poco for several shows in early 2009. At the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California in 2009, Furay and the current Poco lineup were joined onstage by original members Jim Messina and George Grantham and former bass player Timothy B. Schmit . On October 23, 2010, he reunited with former Buffalo Springfield bandmates Stephen Stills and Neil Young for
450-676: A plantation near Dubberly in the 1850s. Another state representative from Dubberly, Irvin Talton , held the seat from 1880 to 1884 and was earlier a member of the Webster Parish Police Jury. The largest plant nursery in the south, Dixie nursery, was operated at Shadow House in Dubberly. Robert L. Frye, the Republican nominee for state education superintendent in 1972, was a former principal at Dubberly High School. Gene Reynolds ,
500-446: A regular collaboration with Denver. The first album they recorded was I Want to Live . During the sessions, Burton and Denver talked about a band. Glen Hardin and Jerry Scheff , from Presley's band, joined the new band too. Burton remained a member of Denver's band until 1994, but often toured in parallel with other artists including Jerry Lee Lewis . In the 16 years Burton worked with Denver, they recorded 12 albums and toured around
550-663: A remake of the Poco song "Pickin' Up the Pieces". A documentary, Through It All: The Life and Influence of Richie Furay is currently in post-production. It is narrated by Cameron Crowe . In a 7/18/2024 radio interview with Daniel Jones (guitarist with 7th Order ) on his "The Volcano Chronicles" radio show ( KNKR 96.1FM on the Big Island of Hawaii ) - Furay stated that the documentary may be released as soon as early 2025. Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Singles As
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#1732851180620600-514: A second set with the classic 1971 Poco live album "DeLIVErin'" being performed in its entirety. A single, “I Guess You Made It”, was released on Furay's website (richiefuray.com). The tour continued throughout the year, culminating with a Poco 50th Anniversary Celebration on November 16, 2018, at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, where Poco first performed in 1969. Randy Meisner and Peter Asher were in
650-469: A set at the 24th annual Bridge School Benefit at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California . The reunion continued in 2011 for a one-month tour of California, headlining 2011 Bonnaroo . In July 2011, Furay announced on his Facebook page that he would be touring with Buffalo Springfield in early 2012, ending speculation there would be a 2011 fall tour with them. In 2011, Furay collaborated with
700-453: A solo album, The Guitar Sounds of James Burton , in 1971. During 1975 and 1976, while still touring with Presley, Burton was one of the first members to join and tour with Emmylou Harris as part of her backing band, the "Hot Band", after the death of Gram Parsons . He was joined by a cast of talented musicians which included his bandmate with Presley, Glen D. Hardin , and newer musicians which included Rodney Crowell . However, once Presley
750-735: A variety of artists, mostly as an unattributed sideman. In 1966, he began focusing more on his work as a session guitarist. In 1967 Burton played Dobro on the Richie Furay song, "A Child's Claim To Fame" on Buffalo Springfield 's second album, Buffalo Springfield Again . Due to the volume of work, Burton turned down an offer to join Bob Dylan 's first touring band, and another offer to play on Elvis Presley's 1968 comeback TV special Elvis . In 1969, Presley again asked Burton to join his show in Las Vegas, and, this time, Burton accepted. Burton organized
800-460: A vintage-style 6-saddle bridge . In 2006, the Signature Paisley model was redesigned with a red paisley flame design over a black body, plus three specially designed blade pickups, a no-load tone control and S-1 switching system. He can also be seen playing am early model Fender Jazz Master (possibly a prototype) in a circa 1961 live television version of "Hello Mary Lou" with Nelson. There
850-457: A well-deserved reputation as one of the finest guitar pickers in either country or rock ... Burton is one of the best guitar players to ever touch a fretboard." He is ranked number 24 in Rolling Stone list of 250 greatest guitarists of all time. Since the 1950s, Burton has recorded and performed with an array of singers, including Bob Luman , Dale Hawkins , Ricky Nelson , Elvis Presley (and
900-745: Is a village in Webster Parish, Louisiana , United States. The population was 290 at the 2000 census . It is part of the Minden Micropolitan Statistical Area . Former Governor Robert F. Kennon was born in Dubberly in 1902 but reared in Minden. James Burton , a popular rock and roll / Country music guitarist, was born in Dubberly in 1939. Nicholas J. Sandlin , a farmer, lawyer, journalist, district attorney , Webster Parish police juror, state representative , postmaster, Confederate States Army officer and prisoner of war , lived on
950-621: Is held in the Red River District of Shreveport. In 2007, he was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN as a member of the L.A. session player group known as The Wrecking Crew . In 2008, Burton was asked by Brad Paisley to play on his upcoming album Play: The Guitar Album . Burton was featured on an instrumental track called "Cluster Pluck", which also featured Vince Gill , Albert Lee , Steve Wariner , John Jorgenson , Brent Mason , and Redd Volkaert . At
1000-478: Is located at 32°32′23″N 93°14′16″W / 32.53972°N 93.23778°W / 32.53972; -93.23778 (32.539634, -93.237753). According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10 km ), all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 290 people, 120 households, and 90 families residing in the village. The population density
1050-432: Is no other recorded evidence that he used this guitar again. According to the biography on Burton's official website, his style of lead playing is unique, as "[he] uses a straight pick and a fingerpick on his middle finger. On this record [starting with his performance on Nelson's "Believe What You Say"], James replaced his first 4 strings with banjo strings and moved the A and D string up to D and E. This allowed him to bend
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#17328511806201100-543: Is unknown how much progress was made with this gospel album, or if it was ever completed, as nothing from these sessions has been released; Lewis later recorded another gospel album with his cousin Jimmy Swaggart that was unrelated to the 2020 project with Burnett and Burton. In 2022 and early 2023, Burton was sidelined due to contracting the coronavirus , being diagnosed with kidney cancer, and breaking his hip. In June 2023, Burton led an all-star group of guest musicians at
1150-516: The 51st Grammy Awards in 2009, the song won Best Country Instrumental Performance. On August 22, 2009, on stage at his James Burton International Guitar Festival, James Burton was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame . On July 15, 2010, Rolling Stone Magazine announced that Eric Clapton and James Burton would provide guitars on the track "You Can Have Her" for Jerry Lee Lewis' album Mean Old Man , scheduled for release in fall 2010. Burton also joined Jerry Lee Lewis on "Swinging Doors" on
1200-511: The London Palladium for a concert event named "James Burton & Friends: One Night Only". The event featured Burton joined by Sir Brian May of Queen, Albert Lee , Van Morrison , Jeff "Skunk" Baxter , Ronnie Wood , and Elvis Costello. In September 2023, Burton contributed to recordings for Brad Paisley's upcoming album Son of the Mountains . In January 2024, Burton participated in
1250-739: The Souther Hillman Furay Band . During that time Al Perkins , the band's pedal steel guitar player, introduced Furay to Christianity. His newfound faith helped him rebuild his troubled marriage. Although Souther Hillman Furay Band 's self-titled first album was certified Gold and yielded the top thirty hit with "Fallin' in Love" in 1974, the group could not follow up on that success, and poor record sales eventually led to its demise. After moving from Los Angeles to Sugarloaf Mountain near Boulder, Colorado , Furay formed The Richie Furay Band with Jay Truax , John Mehler , and Tom Stipe, releasing
1300-643: The TCB Band , serving as its leader, and backed Presley from 1969 until Presley's death in 1977. A hallmark of Elvis' live shows during this period was his exhortation, "Play it, James", as a cue for the guitarist's solos. For the first season in Vegas in 1969, Burton played his red standard Telecaster. Shortly thereafter, he purchased the now familiar pink paisley custom Telecaster. Burton was not sure that Elvis would like it; however, since Elvis did, Burton used it for every show. While working with Elvis Presley, he also recorded
1350-569: The "concert years" 1969–1977) live on stage. In fall 2004, Burton recorded Matt Lucas-Back in the Saddle Again , a sequel to the Matt Lucas album The Chicago Sessions . The album features rockabilly and country music, and was released in May 2006 by Ten O Nine Records. In 2005, Burton started the annual James Burton International Guitar Festival to raise money for his charitable foundation. The festival
1400-463: The 2016-2018 Presley/Philharmonic tours with the old 1997-2014 TCB Band tours; however, no further tours with the TCB Band members were booked after this point. In March 2020, it was announced that Burton and producer T-Bone Burnett were collaborating with Jerry Lee Lewis and recording a new album of gospel covers. It was the first time he entered a recording studio following his stroke. As of 2023, it
1450-777: The Piedmont Brothers Band as an occasional back-up vocalist on the album PBB III (2011). He appeared on the 2013 Carla Olson album, Have Harmony, Will Travel . In 2015, he released the new album Hand in Hand to positive critical reviews. Furay retired as Pastor of Calvary Chapel in December 2017. On June 13, 2018, the Richie Furay Band began the Deliverin' Tour at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) in New Jersey . The first set consisted of Buffalo Springfield, Poco, Souther, Hillman & Furay Band and solo material, followed by
1500-510: The Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, riding on a Louisiana-themed float. Also in 2024, Burton was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame . Burton works with a variety of amplifiers to provide flexibility and a wide range of sounds. He has used a Music Man 210-150, an old Fender Twin with K model Lansing speakers, and a 1964 Fender Deluxe. His primary guitar has always been
1550-421: The age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.86. In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.3% under
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1600-463: The age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 40,417, and the median income for a family was $ 48,000. Males had a median income of $ 26,985 versus $ 30,333 for females. The per capita income for
1650-525: The album I've Got a Reason in 1976, which reflected Furay's newfound beliefs. In support of the release of the album, Furay formed an alliance with David Geffen and Asylum Records . Furay assured Geffen that his album would be Christian influenced but would not be an attempt to preach about his newfound beliefs. I've Got a Reason did however, establish Furay as a pioneer in Christian rock. Overall, his albums charted unsatisfactorily, and, compounded with
1700-501: The audience (Poco bandmate and longtime friend, Timothy B. Schmit performed with Furay.) Furay's Troubadour show was recorded and, in April, 2021, was released in both CD and DVD as DeLIVErin' Again (50th Anniversary: Return to the Troubadour) . In the same year, Furay released the single, "America, America" through his website. In mid-2019, Furay announced he would be retiring from touring as
1750-543: The bill through the Louisiana House of Representatives to honor the young soldier. "He will always be that student, with a smile and character that we would like from all our children. We now honor [him] ... with this tribute that keep his memory alive forever," said Reynolds. Another interchange to the west on Interstate 20 at the Minden- Sibley exit is named for Iraq War hero, Army Sgt. Joshua B. Madden. Dubberly
1800-475: The current District 10 state representative, a Democrat , resides in Dubberly. Joe Butler, father-in-law of former Webster Parish Sheriff Larkin T. Riser , was the mayor of Dubberly for sixteen years. On September 11, 2013, the Joshua B. Tomlinson Interchange at Interstate 20 and Louisiana State Highway 531 between Minden and Dubberly was dedicated in honor of United States Army sergeant Joshua Tomlinson, who
1850-595: The former Lola Poland (1914–2011), a native of rural Fryeburg in Bienville Parish . She was the daughter of James and Althius Poland. Burton's wife is Louise Burton. Self-taught, Burton began playing guitar during childhood. He was hired to be part of the staff band for the popular Louisiana Hayride radio show in Shreveport. While he was still a teenager, Burton left Shreveport for Los Angeles , where he joined Ricky Nelson 's band. There, he made numerous recordings as
1900-553: The majority of Ricky Nelson 's songs recorded during the first 11 years of Nelson's career, beginning with his premiere at Master Recorders in Hollywood on November 18, 1957, for the classic " Stood Up "/" Waitin' in School " rockabilly single. At this time, Burton was relegated to rhythm as Joe Maphis was still playing lead guitar for Nelson. Ricky Nelson's original (regular) band included Burton and double bassist James Kirkland; Kirkland
1950-878: The nine-member group, the Au Go Go Singers (Furay, Roy Michaels, Rick Geiger, Jean Gurney, Michael Scott, Kathy King, Nels Gustafson, Bob Harmelink, and Stills), the house band of the Cafe Au Go Go in New York City . In the late 1960s, he formed the country rock band Poco with Jim Messina (who produced albums and occasionally played bass for Buffalo Springfield) and Rusty Young . The band, while influential to many future country rock acts, experienced uneven commercial success. Furay's best-known songs, "Kind Woman", "Pickin' Up The Pieces", and "Good Feelin' To Know", however, have reached classic status and appear on many country rock compilations . Furay left Poco in 1974 to form
2000-567: The same album. In 2011, Burton was named one of "Five Living Legends of Shreveport" by Danny Fox of KWKH radio. On June 9, 2012, Burton appeared in Shreveport at the Municipal Auditorium for a presentation of Garrison Keillor 's Prairie Home Companion . In 2019, for the first time since 2014, the TCB Band performed a new Elvis: The Concert-style show, alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra , combining elements from
2050-626: The strain of touring wearing on him and his family, he retired as a performer to join the ministry. In 1983, Furay became senior pastor of the Calvary Chapel in Broomfield , Colorado, a non-sectarian Christian church in the Denver area. In 1989, Furay reunited with Poco to release an album entitled Legacy . In 2006 he released his album The Heartbeat of Love , and also toured as an opening act for America and Linda Ronstadt . In 2007, he toured with
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2100-1071: The strings up a lot more. James' legendary chickin' pickin' was born. He later had them [his guitar strings] gauged: .009, .010, .012, .024, .032 and .038." The James Burton Foundation, a 501(c) non-profit organization at 714 Elvis Presley Avenue in Shreveport, is constructing the proposed "James Burton Guitar and Car Museum". The facility will showcase Burton's collection of guitars and classic cars as well as models from some of his celebrity friends. With Hoyt Axton With The Beach Boys With The Beau Brummels With The Byrds With J. J. Cale With Glen Campbell With Shawn Camp With Kim Carnes With Carlene Carter With Johnny Cash With Rosanne Cash With David Cassidy With Mark Collie With Judy Collins With Elvis Costello With Marshall Crenshaw With Rodney Crowell With Delaney & Bonnie With John Denver With Cass Elliot With Phil Everly With Bobbie Gentry With Arlo Guthrie Dubberly, Louisiana Dubberly
2150-771: The village was $ 18,284. About 4.4% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.0% of those 65 or over. Richie Furay Paul Richard Furay (born May 9, 1944) is an American musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member (with Buffalo Springfield). He is best known for forming the bands Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills , Neil Young , Bruce Palmer , and Dewey Martin , and Poco with Jim Messina , Timothy B. Schmit , Rusty Young , George Grantham and Randy Meisner . His best known song (originally written during his tenure in Buffalo Springfield, but eventually performed by Poco as well)
2200-698: The world. While touring with Denver, Burton carried several instruments, including backup Dobros and a spare 1969 Pink Paisley Fender Telecaster he had used as a touring guitarist with Elvis Presley during the 1970s. He rejoined Denver in 1995 for the Wildlife Concert. When Denver died in 1997, Burton spoke at his memorial service in Aspen, Colorado. Burton's later career included work with John Denver , Merle Haggard , Rodney Crowell , and Emmylou Harris . Beginning with King of America (1986), Burton recorded and toured with Elvis Costello intermittently for about
2250-593: Was "Kind Woman," which he wrote for his wife, Nancy. Richie Furay was born in Yellow Springs, Ohio . He had an early interest in music, sparked by his father listening to country music. Once rock and roll emerged in the early 1950s, he was smitten. When he was eight years old, he got a guitar and began taking lessons. After a short visit to New York City , he quickly returned for a longer stay, singing in folk clubs. There, he met Stephen Stills . Before joining Buffalo Springfield , Furay performed with Stills in
2300-406: Was 73.8 inhabitants per square mile (28.5/km ). There were 143 housing units at an average density of 36.4 per square mile (14.1/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 88.97% White , 10.00% African American , 0.34% Native American , and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.41% of the population. There were 120 households, out of which 26.7% had children under
2350-552: Was killed in the line of duty in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan . Tomlinson (born c. 1985) perished in a suicide bomb attack on May 18, 2010, while serving as part of a Personal Security Detail Detachment. He was based out of Kaiserslautern Germany in the 5th Battalion 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Representative Gene Reynolds of Dubberly, who had been Tomlinson's principal at Lakeside High School, guided
2400-476: Was later replaced by Joe Osborn on electric bass . Burton's first single as Nelson's lead guitarist was "Believe What You Say". In 1965 he started working on the television program Shindig! which curtailed his touring with Nelson. However, Burton continued contributing to his friend's studio albums through the Perspective sessions in April 1968. The Shindig! exposure led to recording session work with
2450-468: Was leader of Presley's TCB Band ), The Everly Brothers , Johnny Cash , Merle Haggard , Glen Campbell , John Denver , Gram Parsons , Emmylou Harris , Judy Collins , Jerry Lee Lewis , Claude King , Elvis Costello , Joe Osborn , Roy Orbison , Joni Mitchell , Hoyt Axton , Townes Van Zandt , Steve Young , Vince Gill , and Suzi Quatro . Burton was born in Dubberly in south Webster Parish near Minden , Louisiana, to Guy M. Burton (1909–2001) and
2500-457: Was ready to return to the road, Burton returned to perform with him, although the others, including Hardin, elected to continue with Harris. Just before Presley died in 1977, Burton was called to play on a John Denver television special. During the taping, Denver asked if Burton would consider going on a European tour. Burton said he was working with Elvis, but if scheduling permitted, he would be glad to go. Shortly after Elvis' death, Burton began
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