Carvin Jones, the electrifying blues guitarist who made Phoenix his home and the world his stage, died early Sunday, Sept. 20, after a battle with cancer. He was a fixture of the Valley music scene for nearly four decades, captivating audiences with his guitar playing, larger-than-life personality and unmistakable black hat.
Jones, known as the “King of Strings,” had been battling stage 4 cancer but continued performing as recently as July, playing shows in Idaho, Washington and Oregon. He was 60.
His family announced his death in a statement posted to his Facebook page.
