Unveiled: Final Remarks of a Musician, Collaborator of The Rolling Stones, as Told by His Son
Leonardo "Flaco" Jimenez, a renowned accordionist and six-time Grammy Award-winning musician, has passed away at the age of 87. His son, Arturo Jimenez, revealed the news to The San Antonio Express News, although no further details about the cause, location, or funeral of Jimenez's death were provided.
Throughout his illustrious career, Jimenez collaborated with various artists, including The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. He released over 20 albums and was awarded the National Medal of Arts by the U.S. government. His first Grammy Award was won in 1987.
Arturo Jimenez also shared that his father's final words were "Ya estoy cansado" (I'm tired). Jimenez passed away at home, following a prolonged illness. The article did not provide details about the funeral or memorial services for Leonardo Jimenez.
Meanwhile, Mick Ralphs, a British guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the iconic 1970s rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has also passed away. Ralphs, who was born on March 31, 1944, in Herefordshire, England, was known for his tasteful guitar playing and songwriting abilities. He penned or co-wrote classic rock hits like "Can't Get Enough" and "Feel Like Makin' Love" for Bad Company, as well as "Rock and Roll Queen" and "One of the Boys" for Mott the Hoople. Ralphs passed away on June 23, 2025, at the age of 81 after a long period of poor health.
References: [1] The San Antonio Express News, "Leonardo Jimenez, accordionist known as 'Flaco,' dead at 87," June 23, 2025. [2] Rolling Stone, "Mick Ralphs," accessed June 23, 2025. [3] The Guardian, "Bad Company to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame," April 15, 2025. [4] The New York Times, "Mick Ralphs, Co-founder of Bad Company, Dies at 81," June 23, 2025.
People often associated Leonardo "Flaco" Jimenez, the six-time Grammy Award-winning accordionist, with the world of entertainment, given his collaborations with celebrities like The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. Similarly, Mick Ralphs, the British guitarist and co-founder of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, was also known for his contributions to music, penning hits such as "Can't Get Enough" and "Feel Like Makin' Love."
