Al Hurricane Jr. (born Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr. on October 30, 1959[1]) 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.[2][3] 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.[4]

Al Hurricane Jr.
Al Hurricane Jr., at right, performing with his father in Old Town Albuquerque.
Background information
Birth name	Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr.
Born	(1959-10-30) October 30, 1959 (age 62) Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Origin	New Mexico
Genres	New Mexico music, Latin music, rock music, Norteño, Ranchera, Country Western, rock and roll, rockabilly, Corrido, Cumbia
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar (Gibson 335, piano, trumpet
Years active	1964–present
Labels	Hurricane Records, Atlantis Records, EMI Capitol, Discos Musart

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.[1]

References

External links

• Official website
• Official Al Hurricane Jr playlist on YouTube by Atlantis CDs
• "Al Hurricane - Official Website". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02.

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