Jose “El Jefe” Garcia, Sr., the original drummer for the trailblazing Conjunto group Los Garcia Bros, passed away on August 1. The veteran musician was 74.

His son, Jose (Joey) Garcia Jr., shared the sad news in a Facebook post on August 7.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of my dad, Jose ‘El Jefe’ Garcia Sr.,” he wrote.

“We want to thank everyone for all the love and support that you’ve given him throughout his life. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time for my family and I as we grieve the passing of my dad,” Garcia concluded.

Per Tejano Nation, Los Garcia Bros, also known as Los 4 Vatos Locos, formed in Eagle Pass, Texas, in 1990. Known for their signature “pachuco” style—zoot suits and feathered fedoras—the group combined accordion-driven melodies w

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