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Al Hurricane, Jr., at right, performing with his father in Old Town Albuquerque.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Alberto Nelson Sanchez, Jr. |
Born |
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA |
October 30, 1959
Origin | New Mexico |
Genres | Latin music, rock music, Norteño, Ranchera, Country Western, rock and roll, rockabilly, Corrido, Cumbia |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar (Gibson 335, piano, trumpet |
Years active | 1964–present |
Labels | Hurricane Records, Atlantis Records, EMI Capitol, Discos Musart |
Associated acts | Tiny Morrie, Baby Gaby, Al Hurricane, Jerry Dean |
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.
"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.