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At just 14 years old, James Burton was already playing professionally, launching a career that would eventually make him one of the most influential guitarists in country and rock music. Born Aug. 21, 1939, in Dubberly, Louisiana, Burton turns 87 this year. Over more than seven decades, he has played alongside some of the biggest names in music, from Ricky Nelson and Merle Haggard to Emmylou Harris and Elvis Presley. The guitarist’s distinctive Telecaster sound earned him a reputation as one of the most important session and touring musicians of his generation. His career has also earned him inductions into…

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