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Douglas Wayne Sahm (November 6, 1941 – November 18, 1999) was an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in San Antonio, Texas. Sahm is regarded as one of the main figures of Tex-Mex music, and as an important performer of Texan Music.
Nov 22, 1999 · Doug Sahm, a patriarch of Texas rock and country music, was found dead on Thursday in Taos, N.M., The Associated Press reported. He was 58 and lived in Austin.
Nov 29, 1999 · Despite his socialising and his excesses, Doug Sahm maintained an extraordinary output in his 44 years of recording.
The discography of Doug Sahm started in 1955 with the release of "A Real American Joe" on Sarg Records. [1] Sahm fronted three bands early in his career: The Pharaohs, The Dell-Kings and The Markays.
Nov 18, 1999 · A long-haired hippie country boy who preached the gospel of Texas music traditions, ranging from Latin rock to Western swing to shuffle blues to Cajun. Read Full Biography.
Doug Sahm excelled in a wide range of genres throughout his career and influenced both the Texas and national music scenes. Sahm was a musical prodigy who, at an early age, began playing with a local band.
Doug Sahm was the greatest Texas musician you’ve never heard of, although you most likely heard his music before. He sat on Hank Williams’ knee as a child prodigy skilled on steel guitar and fiddle. .
