Doug Sahm

Douglas Wayne Sahm (born:November 6, 1941, San Antonio, Texas, died: November 18, 1999, Taos, New Mexico) was a musician from Texas. He was a child prodigy in country music, but became a significant figure in blues, rock, and other genres.

Douglas Wayne Sahm (born:November 6, 1941, San Antonio, Texas, died: November 18, 1999, Taos, New Mexico) was a musician from 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 Tex-Mex. Founder and leader of 60's hippie band The Sir Douglas Quintet, and later with Augie Meyers, Freddie Fender and Flaco Jimenez - The Texas Tornados.

Sahm was proficient on dozens of musical instruments and was a lifelong baseball fan.