Al Hurricane Jr.

Al Hurricane Jr.
Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane Jr
Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane Jr
Background information
Birth nameAlberto Nelson Sanchez Jr.
Born (1959-10-30) October 30, 1959 (age 65)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
OriginNew Mexico
GenresNew Mexico music, Latin music, rock music, Norteño, Ranchera, Country Western, rock and roll, rockabilly, Corrido, Cumbia
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar (Gibson 335, piano, trumpet
Years active1971–present
LabelsHurricane Records, Atlantis Records, EMI Capitol, Discos Musart

Al Hurricane Jr. (born Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr. on October 30, 1959[4]) is an American singer-songwriter. He is known as "El Godson" of New Mexico music, a nickname which was inherited from his father Al Hurricane, who is considered "The Godfather" of New Mexico music.[5][6] He has long been his father's protégé, he has created numerous solo albums, and has contributed songs such as "Flor De Las Flores" to New Mexico's unique style of Spanish music.[7]

Biography

"Al Hurricane Jr." was born Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr. to Alberto Nelson Sanchez and Nettie M. Fleming on October 30, 1959, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He began performing music at the age of five, and performed the song Love Potion #9 during his first performance at the Albuquerque Civic Auditorium.[4]

References

  1. ^ Martinez, Rozanna M. (April 1, 2019). "Hurricane Fest features legendary musician's son, War, Tower of Power". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  2. ^ "Northern New Mexico Music Night". KSJE 90.9 FM. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  3. ^ "La Martina". AllMusic. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "4th of July Celebration – NMT Performing Arts Series". New Mexico Tech. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  5. ^ "Paying Tribute to the Godfather of New Mexico Music – Alibi". February 27, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  6. ^ "Godfather of New Mexico at mid-century of career". Archived from the original on May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  7. ^ Al Hurricane (2011). Flor De Las Flores (Live) (Audio recording). Live at the Kimo, Vol 1 (album). I'd like to keep things going here, with a little song, that made my son very popular, "Flor de las Flores"{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: location (link)


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