Carlos Guitarlos

American guitarist, born Carlos Daniel Ayala, March 18, 1950, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in the Cypress Park section of northeast Los Angeles. Started playing guitar at age 10, and playing in bands in his 20s; was working as a doorman at age 30, and got his nickname, Carlos Guitarlos, and joined Jimmy & The Rhythm Pigs. When that band broke up, moved to San Francisco, and eventually became homeless. In 2001, restarted his career and returned to Los Angeles.