Photo: Carvin Jones | From Carvin Jones’ Facebook page: It is with immeasurable sadness that we share that Corvin Keith Anthony Jones, known to his family and friends around the world as Carvin Jones, the “King of Strings,” passed away in the early morning of September 20, 2026.
Born in Lufkin, Texas, and long based in Phoenix, Carvin devoted his life to music. His sound was rooted in East Texas, where blues, gospel, R&B, and rock and roll intersected. He first discovered the blues through the B.B. King records his grandfather played at home and began playing at seven, when his grandmother bought him his first guitar.
Carvin loved being onstage because he loved being with people. He would leave the stage to play in the crowd, turning every show into something shared. That same generosity shaped his life offstage. Basketball was Carvin’s other great love, and he sponsored and coached youth teams. During the pandemic, he created Carvin Cares, using his own money to deliver groceries to elderly residents throughout Phoenix.
Our family is deeply grateful to everyone who supported Carvin during these last months. Your generosity meant so much to him and to us. We hope you will join us in Phoenix to celebrate his life. Details will be shared publicly once plans are confirmed.
With love and gratitude,
The family and friends of Carvin Jones
Please be cautious of unauthorized fundraising requests. If our family establishes a memorial fund or requests donations, that information will be shared only through Carvin’s official website and verified social media accounts.
https://www.facebook.com/carvin.jones
Still Livin’ the Blues: I can’t believe I’m making this post. Carvin Jones passed away. He was both a great man, and an incredible musician. He will be missed.
Carvin Jones – The “King of Strings”
“Tone… control… soul: that’s what you need. A Fender amplifier and a Fender Stratocaster, that’s all you need. In reality, every real bluesman has to have had some blues in his life, this is the truth. Unless you’ve had some blues in this life, it’s very difficult to get some blues out of your soul.” – Carvin Jones
“I’m still singing the blues, but in a happy form. Maybe it’s about something that happened to me or maybe somebody else, but overall I’m a happy person myself, so I try to bring across that attitude.” – Carvin Jones
Carvin Jones: June 23, 1966 – Sept 20, 2026
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[Editor’s note: Carvin had been battling cancer for a couple of years with so much courage. I am so sad that he left before I got a chance to hear him play. Our good mutual friend was Jason Dockter, Pagosa Springs, who played drums for Carvin and that’s how I came to know of him. ~ Barb]
Photo: Carvin Jones | From his Facebook page | https://www.facebook.com/carvin.jones
