‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ house band changes its name after Cleto Escobedo’s death

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has honored Escobedo, the program’s house band leader who died Nov. 11 at age 59, by changing the ...

Jimmy Kimmel breaks down in tears paying tribute to best friend, bandleader Cleto Escobedo: ‘It’s just not fair’

Everyone loves Cleto. Everyone here at the show. We are devastated by this. It’s not… It’s just not fair,” a choked-up Kimmel ...

Jimmy Kimmel loses 'great friend' as bandleader Cleto Escobedo III dies aged 59, five days after late night host abruptly canceled show

When Jimmy Kimmel's show abruptly announced last week's cancellation, questions swirled - but the Daily Mail can now reveal the heartbreaking reason behind his absence.

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 III, who died that day at the age of 59.

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ band changes name after Cleto Escobedo’s death

The house band for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has changed its name after the death of their bandleader, Cleto Escobedo. Formerly ...