Stjepan "Jimmy" Stanić

(Zagreb, 20 January 1929 – 30 August 2026)
Croatian musician, singer, guitarist and double bassist whose career spanned more than seven decades. He rose to prominence with his debut song Cowboy Jimmy, recorded almost by accident as a member of Ansambl Nikice Kalođere, followed by popular songs such as Kukavice, Prolazi sve, Moja kobila Suzi and Dimnjačar. Known for his interpretations of Croatian and international evergreens, distinctive humour and charismatic stage presence, he performed almost until the end of his life. In 2013, he received the Porin Lifetime Achievement Award.