Legendary lead guitarist James Burton’s career began at the age of 14 when he played guitar in the house band for Shreveport, Louisiana’s famed Louisiana Hayride. In 1955 he wrote the music for one of his biggest hits, Suzy Q, and recorded it with Dale Hawkins. In 1957 Burton began a nine year stint as guitarist for Ricky Nelson, including recording sessions, concert tours and weekly appearances on Nelson’s popular television show, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. His skills on guitar made him a much in demand studio and touring musician. Artists he has recorded and performed with include Elvis Pressley, Frank Sinatra, Arlo Guthrie, The Byrds, John Denver, Elvis Costello, Linda Ronstadt and George Harrison.