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R.W. Sanders: 13 Years Later, A Very Sad Day:…

Sep 12, 2012

I was speaking with my wife today, and reminiscing about my older musical…

I'll Be Just As Gone

May 03, 2012

Apologies for not having my expanded Levon Helm post ready to go.

WayBack Wednesday - Sir Douglas Quintet - Singles…

Aug 24, 2011

Doug was an original, no two ways about that.

SUTC From Austin, Texas to British Columbia, GWN

Aug 15, 2011

Austin-based singer-songwriter BettySoo and British Columbian Dobro master Doug…

Doug Sahm Biography

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Douglas Wayne Sahm (November 6, 1941 – November 18, 1999), was an American musician from Texas. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he was a child prodigy in country music but became a significant figure in blues rock and other genres. Today, Sahm is considered one of the most important figures in what is identified as Tejano music. He was the founder and leader of the 1960s rock and roll band, the Sir Douglas Quintet. He would later co-found the Texas Tornados with Augie Meyers, Freddy Fender, and Flaco Jimenez as well as Los Super Seven. Sahm was proficient on dozens of musical instruments and was a lifelong baseball fan.

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