Tejano stars shared memories of late Tejano icon Jimmy Gonzalez on a special bonus episode of The AC Cruz Podcast released on August 28, the day that would have been the multiple Grammy winner’s 72nd birthday.
Family members of Gonzalez and former Mazz band members recalled stories from the past as well as David Lee Garza, Elida and Lalo Reyna, Stephanie Lynn, Isabel Marie Sanchez, Gary Hobbs, and many more from past interviews of The AC Cruz Podcast.
RELATED: Mike Gonzalez opens up about final conversation with his father Jimmy Gonzalez
Jimmy Gonzalez passed away in June 2018 and is remembered as a pioneer, icon, and one of the most influential artists in Tejano Music leading Grupo Mazz to multiple Grammy Awards and Latin Grammy Awards.
Listen to the Jimmy Gonzalez Birthday Tribute episode of The AC Cruz Podcast below. Hear previous episodes and get more details at ACCruzPodcast.com.
Follow Tejano Nation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with everything Tejano. Listen to new Tejano music first with our playlists on Spotify and podcast on iHeartRadio.
The Last Bandoleros to release new single, perform on ‘Good Morning America,’ drop new album in October
The band will perform on ‘GMA’ on Oct. 6, release ‘Tex Flex Folklorico’ on Oct. 28.
Free Tardeada de Mariachi to celebrate Latino Heritage Month in Los Angeles on Oct. 8
The free community event will highlight youth mariachi programs carrying on a musical tradition for the next generation.
Emilio Navaira, Bobby Pulido, Freddy Fender + more featured on ‘Latino Infused Country’ Playlist for Hispanic Heritage Month
The playlist also features Spanish songs from George Strait, Kacey Musgraves, Jon Pardi, and more.
Tejano Nation 
0 comments on “Tejano stars share memories of late Tejano icon Jimmy Gonzalez on his birthday”