Doug Sahm nickname(s):
Wayne Douglas, , Doug Saldana
Doug Sahm date of birth:
November 6, 1941
How old was Doug Sahm when died?
58
Where was Doug Sahm born?
San Antonio, Texas, United States
When did Doug Sahm die?
November 18, 1999
What is Doug Sahm's occupation?
Musician, Singer-songwriter, Bandleader
What genre is Doug Sahm's work?
Americana, Roots rock, Blues rock, Tejano/Tex-Mex, Country
What instruments does Doug Sahm play?
Guitar, Steel guitar, Mandolin, Violin, Keyboards, steel guitar, mandolin, violin, keyboards
Short Biography
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 roots rock and other genres. Sahm is considered one of the most important figures in what is identified as Tex-Mex 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 Jiménez as well as Los Super Seven.