Jimmy Kimmel’s best friend and band leader Cleto Escobedo dead at 59

Kimmel and the musician, who toured with Earth, Wind and Fire, became friends in Las Vegas when the late night host was ...
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“We lost a great friend”: Jimmy Kimmel pays tribute to his show’s band leader Cleto Escobedo III following his death at 59

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Celebrities React to Cleto Escobedo III’s Death: How Hollywood Honored Jimmy Kimmel’s Bandleader

Several stars including Paula Abdul and Adam Scott paid tribute to the death of Jimmy Kimmel's bandleader Cleto Escobedo III ...

Cleto Escobedo, Jimmy Kimmel's longtime friend and late-night show band leader, has died

WASHINGTON — Cleto Escobedo III, the band leader for Cleto and the Cletones on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has died. He was 59.

Cleto Escobedo III, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' bandleader of 22 years, dies at 59

Cleto Escobedo III, the Cleto and the Cletones leader who's performed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for 22 years, has died, childhood friend Kimmel said.

Who Was Cleto Escobedo? All About Jimmy Kimmel’s Childhood Best Friend and Longtime Band Leader

Jimmy Kimmel announced Cleto Escobedo III's death on Nov. 11, before delivering an emotional monologue and tribute to him on ...

Jimmy Kimmel Tears Up Honoring Late Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, Show Taking Rest Of Week Off: 'Cherish Your Friends, We're Not Here Forever'

Jimmy Kimmel delivered an emotional monologue Tuesday, honoring his late childhood friend and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" bandleader ...

Cleto Escobedo, bandleader of Jimmy Kimmel, dies: cause of death and net worth

The news of Cleto Escobedo's death was confirmed by Jimmy Kimmel, who expressed his sorrow at the loss of his friend and ...

Jimmy Kimmel Fights Back Tears to Give ‘Hardest’ Monologue of His Career: ‘We’re Going to Take the Next Couple of Nights Off’ | Video

Jimmy Kimmel paid tribute to his longtime friend and bandleader Cleto Escobedo III during Tuesday night's monologue.

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