Cleto Escobedo III

Cleto Escobedo III
Escobedo performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Background information
Born
Cleto Valentine Escobedo III

(1966-08-23)August 23, 1966
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
DiedNovember 11, 2025(2025-11-11) (aged 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Bandleader
  • musician
Instruments
Years active1985–2025
Formerly ofCleto and the Cletones

Cleto Valentine Escobedo III (August 23, 1966 – November 11, 2025) was an American musician and bandleader. He led Cleto and the Cletones, the house band for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, appearing on the show from its inception in 2003 until his death in 2025. Escobedo began his career touring with Paula Abdul and Marc Anthony before joining the late-night show.

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