Another Legendary Musician Gone

[TX-Dennis]

Flaco Jimenez passed today at 86.

Flaco Jiménez, Legendary Tejano Musician, Dies at 86

Flaco Jiménez, the legendary Tejano accordionist whose career spanned seven decades, has died at the age of 86.

variety.com

 

[Onomea]

Wasn't aware of the guy, but like his music, above. Rest in peace.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I have followed him for several decades.

He breathed new life into Tejano and Zydeco.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Saw him with the Texas Tornadoes.
His unique sound added to every song he played on.
Like Buck and Dwight's Streets of Bakersfield remake.
Flacco played the diatonic three-button accordion which is the basis of the Tejano Sound.
This type of accordion was introduced into S Texas by German and Polish immigrants.
Lots of Germans in S Texas, especially in the Hill Country.

 

[mtgianni]

Requiat en Pacum Flaco.