Al Hurricane
American singer-songwriter
Alberto Nelson Sanchez (July 10, 1936 – October 22, 2017), known professionally as Al Hurricane, was an American singer-songwriter. He was dubbed "The Godfather" of New Mexico music.[2][3] He released more than thirty albums, and was best known for his works to New Mexico’s unique style of Spanish music.[4]
Al Hurricane | |
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.jpg) Hurricane performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alberto Nelson Sanchez |
| Born | July 10, 1936 Dixon, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 2017 (aged 81) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Genres | New Mexico music, Latin music, rock music, Norteño, Ranchera, Country Western, rock and roll, rockabilly, Corrido, Cumbia |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar (Gibson 335,[1] 137, 347), Saxophone, Piano |
| Years active | 1962–2017 |
| Labels | Hurricane Records, Atlantis Records, EMI Capitol, Discos Musart |
His signature look, which included an eye-patch, was due to an automobile accident that occurred during the 1960s.[5]
Sanchez died of complications from prostate cancer on October 22, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 81.[4][6]
References
change- ↑ "Show Up! – Weekly Alibi". Weekly Alibi. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
- ↑ "Paying Tribute to the Godfather of New Mexico Music – Alibi". Weekly Alibi. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
- ↑ "Godfather of New Mexico at mid-century of career". Valencia County News-Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2014-05-11. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Al Hurricane, 'Godfather of New Mexico music,' dies". Miami Herald. Associated Press. October 23, 2017.
- ↑ "The Early Show : WUSA : December 26, 2011 7:00am-9:00am EST : Free Streaming : Internet Archive". The Early Show. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
- ↑ "Al Hurricane, 'Godfather of New Mexico music,' dies at 81". Albuquerque Journal. October 22, 2017.
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