José Alfredo Jiménez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Jiménez and the second or maternal family name is Sandoval.
José Alfredo Jiménez
Picture of Jiménez
Background information
Also known as"El Rey"
Born
José Alfredo Jiménez Sandoval

(1926-01-19)19 January 1926
Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico
Died23 November 1973(1973-11-23) (aged 47)
Mexico City, Mexico
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1946–1973
LabelRCA
Spouse(s)
Paloma Gálvez 1952
Alicia Juárez Palazuelos 1970-1973
Partner
Mary Medel

José Alfredo Jiménez Sandoval (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse alˈfɾeðo xiˈmenes]; 19 January 1926 – 23 November 1973) was a Mexican singer-songwriter, whose songs are regarded as the basis of modern Regional Mexican music and Rancheras.

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