Doug Sahm

The late Doug Sahm was born in San Antonio and was a child prodigy in country music, proficient on dozens of musical instruments, but became a significant figure in blues, rock and other genres.

In 1965 he formed the Sir Douglas Quintet. The group's name was chosen in an effort to make the band seem British to benefit from the British invasion. However, this image had its problems, particularly Sahm's Texas accent and that two fifths of the band were of Mexican origin.

Today Sahm is considered one of the most important figures in Tex-Mex. As well as The Sir Douglas Quintet, he made his name later with Augie Meyers, Freddy Fender and Flaco Jimenez - The Texas Tornados. ~ Wikipedia

Doug Sahm

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