Al Hurricane

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Al Hurricane
Birth name	Alberto Nelson Sanchez
Born	July 10, 1936
Origin	Dixon, New Mexico
Genres	Latin, Rancheras
Years active	1967-present

Alberto Nelson "Al Hurricane" Sanchez is a New Mexican Latin musician known as the "Godfather of New Mexico Music." He is a household name throughout New Mexico due to his success in his home state.^{[citation needed]}

Biography

Early life

Alberto Nelson Sanchez was born in the small town of Dixon, New Mexico and grew up in different parts of Arizona and New Mexico before moving to Albuquerque in 1947. Sanchez had an early interest in music, starting to play guitar at the age of 5. It was then his mother gave him the nickname "hurricane" because he would run around the house, knocking things over. In 1954, Al graduated from Albuquerque High School. Five years later, his son Al Hurricane Jr. was born, later making his own impact in the New Mexico music scene.

Musical Legacy

At the age of 12, Hurricane performed at a wishing well in Albuquerque's Old Town for tips. Eight years later, he released his first album "Mi Saxophone." As Hurricane's career in music was beginning to flourish, he was involved in a major car accident while en route to a performance in Denver, CO and lost his right eye, forcing him to wear the eye patch he has become recognized for.

In addition to his own band, Hurricane has also played guitar for artists like Fats Domino, Marvin Gaye, Jimmy Clanton, and Chubby Checker(ELVIS PRESLEY).

Present

Popularly known as the "Godfather of New Mexico music," Al Hurricane performs regularly in Albuquerque as well as other American cities. In addition, Hurricane has performed in Chicago, Miami, Paraguay, Argentina and Spain. As the "Godfather" on April 21, 2007 he was honored with a tribute concert. This concert honored him with all his success he has accomplished. Performers included: Darren Cordova, Al Hurricane Jr., Milford Salazar, Tiny Morrie, Matthew Martinez, Jerry Dean, Baby Gaby, Mariachi Paisano Del Valle, Mari, Aj Martinez, Donna Christine, Sorela, Charlie Pohl, and the Godfather himself Al Hurricane. This is available in cds and dvds.

Albums

Since his first album in 1967, Hurricane has released 29 more albums with his latest in 2007. They were released in the following order:

• "Mi Saxophone"
• "Canciones Del Alma"
• "Sigue Cantando"
• "Corridos Canta Al Hurricane"
• "Instrumentales Con Al Hurricane"
• "Para Las Madrecitas"
• "Vestido Mojado"
• "Cantan Corridos"
• "La Prison de Santa Fe"
• "Madrecita, Te Debo Tanto"
• "Exitos De Al Hurricane"
• "Bandido (1)"
• "Bandido (2)"
• "15 Exitos Rancheros"
• "Bandido (3)"
• "The Return of Al Hurricane"
• "15 Exitos Ranchros Volume 2"
• "Sigue... La Leyenda"
• "15 Exitos de Groupo Bandido"
• "The Legend of New Mexico"
• "Al Hurricane: Native legend"
• "Siempre"
• " Que Viva El Godfather"
• "Albuquerque"

HAY SUGAR BABY^[1]

Awards

Al Hurricane has received many awards throughout the course of his career, winning the Lifetime Achievement Award by the New Mexico Hispanic Awards Association, the Governor's Award For Music, and has a day declared "Al Hurricane Day" on May 5.Hurricane is set to perform on May 21, 2011 at summer fest.

Notes

1. ^ [1] Al Hurricane Discography

External links

Biography portal

• http://hispanonewmexico.com/?page_id=78
• http://www.last.fm/music/Al+Hurricane