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Quick facts for kids Ayron Jones
Ayron Jones live at the 2015 Macefield Music Festival in Seattle
Background information
Born	(1986-08-23) August 23, 1986 (age 38) Seattle, Washington
Genres	Blues grunge rock soul
Instruments	Vocals guitar bass
Years active	2005–present
Labels	In De Goot John Varvatos/Big Machine

Ayron Jones (born August 23, 1986) is an American musician from Seattle, Washington. He is a talented guitarist, singer, and songwriter. His music mixes different styles like grunge, rock, hip-hop, and soul.

For many years, Ayron performed in Seattle with his band, Ayron Jones and the Way. He was discovered by producer Sir Mix-a-Lot. After working independently, he signed with a major record label, John Varvatos/Big Machine. His first big album was released on May 21, 2021.

Ayron Jones has shared the stage with many famous artists at concerts and festivals. Some of these include B.B. King, Guns N' Roses, Patti Smith, Jeff Beck, and The Rolling Stones. He has also played at popular festivals like Download Festival, Bumbershoot, and SXSW.

Ayron Jones's Early Life

Ayron Jones was born in Seattle. When he was four years old, his aunt adopted him. His aunt was a religious person and introduced him to soul and gospel music. This helped him discover his love for music.

Ayron taught himself to play the piano, drums, and guitar. He chose the guitar as his main instrument. He also took violin lessons in school. Even though he said he wasn't great at the violin, it helped him understand music better. His first guitar was a gift from his mother. Later, his aunt bought him a Squier Stratocaster. The first song he learned was "Fly Away" by Lenny Kravitz.

When he was 19, Ayron started playing in local bars. He sometimes faced challenges because his band looked different from other rock bands. Police were also called to some of his shows due to noise complaints.

Ayron Jones's Music Career

Starting Out: 2010–2017

In 2010, Ayron formed his band, Ayron Jones and the Way. They were inspired by famous rock trios like Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. In 2012, while playing in Seattle, they were discovered by Sir Mix-a-Lot. He helped them record their first album, Dream, which came out on October 29, 2013.

After his first album, Ayron decided to focus on his solo career. In 2015, his band members left, and he continued as a solo artist.

In 2017, he signed with the Agency for the Performing Arts. On June 2, 2017, he released his second album, Audio Paint Job. This album was described as telling his life story. It featured his new band members, Bob Lovelace on bass and Ehssan Kirimi on drums.

Major Career: 2020–Present

In 2020, Ayron Jones signed with Big Machine/John Varvatos. He released his first single, "Take Me Away," in mid-2020. A music video for the song was released on October 5, 2020. The song talks about his childhood experiences.

On September 20, 2020, he performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" before an NFL game.

In February 2021, he released his second single, "Mercy." This song discusses important social issues. In the same month, Classic Rock magazine chose it as one of their "Tracks of the Week."

In April 2021, Fender chose Ayron as one of 25 artists for their Fender Next project. This program helps artists with marketing and social media.

Also in April, he released his third single, "Spinning Circles." This song talks about difficult relationships. It was also a "Track of the Week" for Classic Rock magazine.

His third album, Child of the State, was released on May 21, 2021. This was his first album with a major record label. It included his three singles. Loudwire magazine named it one of the best rock/metal albums of 2021.

In August 2022, he released his first single since Child of the State, called "Filthy."

Ayron Jones's Musical Style and Influences

Ayron Jones's music is a mix of blues, hip-hop, grunge, hard rock, and soul. He once described his sound as "like if Michael Jackson played guitar like Jimi Hendrix in Kurt Cobain's band."

Ayron believes the beat is the most important part of his songwriting. He wants his music to represent Seattle. He also uses "noise" in his music. He says that imperfections in sound are what make music special, just like imperfections make people unique.

People have compared Ayron's guitar playing to Gary Clark Jr. and Stevie Ray Vaughan. His singing style has been compared to Michael Jackson's.

He looks up to many musicians. His guitar influences include Hendrix, Freddie King, B.B. King, Mike McCready, and Cobain. His general music influences include Vaughan, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Dre, Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, and Michael Jackson.

Ayron Jones's Personal Life

Ayron Jones is married and has five children. Since 2017, he has lived in Alki Beach, Seattle. Before that, he lived in the Central District.

Ayron also played on the same Ultimate Frisbee team as Sean Foreman from the band 3OH!3. They played in the 2004 World Championship in Finland.

Ayron Jones's Discography

Studio Albums

• Dream (2013)
• Audio Paint Job (2017)
• Child of the State (2021)
• Chronicles of the Kid (2023)

Singles

As Featured Artist

Music Videos

Awards and Nominations