Al Hurricane Jr.
American singer-songwriter (1959–2026)
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Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr. (October 30, 1959 – c. May 19, 2026), known professionally as Al Hurricane Jr., was an American singer-songwriter. He is known as "El Godson" of New Mexico music, a nickname which was inherited from his father Al Hurricane, who is considered "The Godfather" of New Mexico music.[1][2] He was his father's protégé, having created numerous solo albums, and contributed songs such as "Flor de Las Flores" to New Mexico's unique style of Spanish music.[3]
October 30, 1959
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Hurricane Jr. performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr. October 30, 1959 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | c. May 19, 2026 (aged 66) |
| Genres | New Mexico music, Latin music, rock music, Norteño, Ranchera, Country Western, rock and roll, rockabilly, Corrido, Cumbia |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar (Gibson 335), piano, trumpet |
| Years active | 1971–2026 |
| Labels | Hurricane Records, Atlantis Records, EMI Capitol, Discos Musart |
Life and career
Al Hurricane Jr. was born Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr. in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 30, 1959, to Alberto Nelson Sanchez and Nettie M. Fleming.[4] 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]
His death at the age of 66 was announced on May 19, 2026.[5]
