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Pioneering Accordionist Flaco Jimenez Dies
Leonardo "Flaco" Jimenez, the singer, songwriter, and master accordionist, has died. He was 86.
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Flaco Jiménez, a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and accordion virtuoso who was widely regarded as the king of Tex-Mex music, recording material with acts like Dwight Yoakam, the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, has died. He was 86.[image or embed] -- The New York Times (@nytimes.com) Aug 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Flaco Jiménez, a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and accordion virtuoso who was widely regarded as the king of Tex-Mex music, recording material with acts like Dwight Yoakam, the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, has died. He was 86.[image or embed]
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The Texas Tornados - Flaco Jimnez, Augie Meyers, Doug Sahm, and Freddy Fender - kept me toe-taping on many a roadtrip. Muchisimas gracias, Flaco, y descanse en paz.
#1 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-08-05 06:22 AM | Reply
RIP. A great album notable for its collection of sidemen, Flaco prominent among them:
en.wikipedia.org
www.youtube.com
#2 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-08-05 07:35 AM | Reply
Oops. ^ Doug Sahm and Band
#3 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-08-05 07:36 AM | Reply
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