Doug Sahm
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.
Read more about Doug Sahm: Country Prodigy: 1940s and 1950s, Sir Douglas Quintet: 1960s, Atlantic Years: 1970s, About A Mover: 1980s, A Texas Tornado: 1990s, Death and Legacy