Al Hurricane
American singer-songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Birth name | Alberto Nelson Sanchez |
Born | (1936-07-10)July 10, 1936 Dixon, New Mexico, U.S. |
Died | October 22, 2017(2017-10-22) (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 |
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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]