Origin New Mexico Years active 1964–present Children Al Hurricane, Jr. | Name Al Jr. Music group Bandido Role Singer-songwriter | |
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Birth name Alberto Nelson Sanchez, Jr. Born October 30, 1959 (age 64)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA ( 1959-10-30 ) Genres Latin music, rock music, Norteno, Ranchera, Country Western, rock and roll, rockabilly, Corrido, Cumbia Instruments Vocals, guitar (Gibson 335, piano, trumpet Labels Hurricane Records, Atlantis Records, EMI Capitol, Discos Musart Albums 15 Exitos Rancheros, 15 Exitos Rancheros, Vol. 2 Similar People Lorenzo Antonio, Tiny Morrie, Jerry Dean, Sparx, Tobias Rene | ||
Education Albuquerque High School | ||
Al Hurricane, Jr. (born Alberto Nelson Sanchez, Jr. on October 30, 1959) is an American singer-songwriter, he is known as "The Godfather's son", a nickname which was inherited from his father Al Hurricane, who is considered "The Godfather" of New Mexico music. 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.
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.
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