Al Hurricane Jr.

Al Hurricane Jr. (born Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr. on October 30, 1959[4]) is an American singer-songwriter. He is known as "The Godfather’s Son" and "The 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]

Al Hurricane Jr.
Al Hurricane Jr., at right, performing with his father in Old Town Albuquerque.
Background information
Birth nameAlberto Nelson Sanchez Jr.
Born (1959-10-30) October 30, 1959
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
OriginNew Mexico
GenresNew Mexico music, Latin music, rock music, Norteño, Ranchera, Country Western, rock and roll, rockabilly, Corrido, Cumbia
InstrumentsVocals, guitar (Gibson 335, piano, trumpet
Years active1964–present
LabelsHurricane Records, Atlantis Records, EMI Capitol, Discos Musart
Associated actsAl Hurricane, Tiny Morrie, Baby Gaby, Erika, Jerry Dean, Lorenzo Antonio, Sparx, Christian Sanchez, Donna Christine, Darren Cordova, Cuarenta y Cinco, Tanya Griego, Dawn Luz, Miguel Romero[1][2][3]

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. "4th of July Celebration - NMT Performing Arts Series". New Mexico Tech. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
  5. "Paying Tribute to the Godfather of New Mexico Music - Alibi". Retrieved 2014-05-10.
  6. "Godfather of New Mexico at mid-century of career". Archived from the original on 2014-05-11. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
  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"CS1 maint: location (link)


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