Al Hurricane

Alberto Nelson Sanchez (July 10, 1936 – October 22, 2017), known professionally as Al Hurricane, was an American singer-songwriter. He was dubbed "The Godfather" of New Mexico music.^[2][3] He released more than thirty albums, and was best known for his works to New Mexico’s unique style of Spanish music.^[4]

Al Hurricane
Hurricane performing in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Alberto Nelson Sanchez
Born	(1936-07-10)July 10, 1936 Dixon, New Mexico, U.S.
Died	October 22, 2017(2017-10-22) (aged 81) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Genres	New Mexico music, Latin music, rock music, Norteño, Ranchera, Country Western, rock and roll, rockabilly, Corrido, Cumbia
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar (Gibson 335,[1] 137, 347), Saxophone, Piano
Years active	1962–2017
Labels	Hurricane Records, Atlantis Records, EMI Capitol, Discos Musart

His signature look, which included an eye-patch, was due to an automobile accident that occurred during the 1960s.^[5]

Sanchez died of complications from prostate cancer on October 22, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 81.^[4][6]