Flaco Jiménez

Flaco Jiménez was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1939. His father Leandro was an accordionist, and Flaco started playing the instrument young, drawing from traditional Mexican and Tejano music. He recorded songs like 'Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio' and 'Rayito de Luna' that became standards in the genre.

In 1977, his cover of 'All You Ever do Is Bring Me Down' drew attention beyond Tejano circles. The song's somber tone resonated with many listeners.

Jiménez's accordion playing had a direct, rhythmic quality that made complex patterns feel natural. He recorded with the Texas Tornados and kept performing into later decades, maintaining a connection to the music he learned from his father.