Joe Maphis

1921–1986 (age 65)

Musician/Guitarist

Biography

Joe Maphis captivated audiences as a virtuoso guitarist whose double-neck instrument and spirited performances earned him the nickname 'King of the Strings.'

He delighted fans with country, rock, and Western swing, mentoring younger musicians and celebrating the communal joy of live music, and his memory continues to be celebrated by music lovers near Hendersonville Memory Gardens, where he rests.

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