Doug Sahm
Doug Sahm on The Best of Doug Sahm and the Sir Douglas Quintet: 1968-1975
Born	November 6, 1941 San Antonio, Texas
Died	November 18, 1999 Taos, New Mexico

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. He was the founder and leader of the 1960s hippie band The Sir Douglas Quintet, and later with Augie Meyers, Freddy Fender and Flaco Jimenez - The Texas Tornados. Image File history File links BestofDougSahm. ... November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... This article is about the year. ... Nickname: Alamo City; River City Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Bexar County Mayor Phil Hardberger Area    - City 1067. ... November 18 is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Taos (IPA: ) is a city in Taos County in the north-central region of New Mexico. ... November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... This article is about the year. ... San Antonio (the Spanish name of Saint Anthony) is a common toponym in parts of the world where the Spanish language is or was spoken: Argentina San Antonio, Jujuy province Belize San Antonio, Cayo District Chile San Antonio Mexico San Antonio, San Luis Potosí Philippines San Antonio, Quezon San Antonio... November 18 is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Taos (IPA: ) is a city in Taos County in the north-central region of New Mexico. ... A musician is a person who plays or composes music. ... Texas is the gayest motherfucking state out there they can suck my big black balls. ... country music, see Country music (disambiguation) Country music, the first half of Billboards country and western music category, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States. ... Blues music redirects here. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... Tejano[1] (Spanish for Texan) or Tex-Mex[2] music is the name given to various forms of folk and popular music originating among the Mexican-descended Tejanos of Central and South Texas. ... Sir Douglas Quintet was a rock band active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. ... Freddy Fender Freddy Fender (June 4, 1937 – October 14, 2006), born Baldemar Huerta in San Benito, Texas, USA, was a Mexican-American Tejano, country, and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados. ... Flaco Jimenez is a Tejano musician from San Antonio, New Mexico. ... Texas Tornados are a Tejano band. ...

Sahm was proficient on dozens of musical instruments and was a lifelong baseball fan. A view of the playing field at Busch Stadium II St. ...

Country prodigy: 1940s and 1950s

Sahm began his musical career singing and playing steel guitar, mandolin and violin as "Little" Doug Sahm, making his radio debut at the age five and releasing his first record "A Real American Joe" at age eleven. In December of 1952 he played on stage with Hank Williams. This article is about Hank Williams, Sr. ...

He is said to have been offered a permanent spot on the Grand Ole Opry, but his mother wanted him to finish junior high. The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly Saturday night country music radio program broadcast live on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee, and televised on Great American Country network. ...

One of Sahm's earliest recordings was rejected by Mercury Records in 1953. Also in the mid-1950s, he started sneaking into San Antonio R&B clubs such as the Tiffany Lounge and the Ebony Lounge, and he was soon performing at the same venues. Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ...

Sahm formed his first band, the Knights, in 1957. Later in the decade, Sahm joined up with Spot Barnett's band playing mostly black San Antonio blues clubs. In 1960, Sahm travelled across the country promoting a record.⁽¹⁾

He met Freddy Fender around 1958. Freddy Fender Freddy Fender (June 4, 1937 – October 14, 2006), born Baldemar Huerta in San Benito, Texas, USA, was a Mexican-American Tejano, country, and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados. ...

Sir Douglas Quintet: 1960s

In 1965, prompted by record producer Huey Meaux, he formed the Sir Douglas Quintet with childhood friend Augie Meyers. The group's name was chosen in an effort to make the band seem British to benefit from the British invasion. This image had its problems, particularly Sahm's Texas accent and that two fifths of the band were of Mexican origin. Sir Douglas Quintet was a rock band active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. ... The appearance of The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 9, 1964, accelerated the burgeoning British Invasion. ...

The band had a top 20 US hit with the song "She's About a Mover" and a lesser hit with "And the Rains Came," the former also charting in England.

The band broke up after a bust for marijuana possession in Corpus Christi, Texas. Doug moved to San Francisco, forming the Honkey Blues Band before reforming the Sir Douglas Quintet with a new lineup. Eventually Augie Meyers rejoined the quintet and they released the successful single and album "Mendocino". The record contained the song "At the Crossroad" with the legendary Sahm line "You just can't live in Texas if you don't have a lot of soul".

Atlantic years: 1970s

In 1973, Jerry Wexler of Atlantic Records bought Sahm's contract produced his solo debut Doug Sahm and Band, an album featuring Bob Dylan, Dr. John, David Bromberg and Flaco Jimenez. Jerome Jerry Wexler (born 10 January 1917) is a music journalist turned highly influential music producer, and is regarded as one of the major record industry players behind 1960s soul music. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label that operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, author, musician and poet who has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. ... Dr. John is the stage name of Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. ... David Bromberg David Bromberg (b. ... Flaco Jimenez is a Tejano musician from San Antonio, New Mexico. ...

Sahm continued recording both as a solo artist and with the Sir Douglas Quintet. During this period, Sahm also had a couple of minor motion picture roles. In 1972, he and the Quintet appeared with Kris Kristofferson in Cisco Pike and in 1979 he was featured in More American Graffiti. Kristoffer Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an influential American country music songwriter, singer and actor. ... More American Graffiti (1979) is the little-seen follow-up film to George Lucas hit film American Graffiti (1973). ...

Sahm was also a sought-after session musician, appearing on releases of other artists including, The Grateful Dead. He sang backing vocals on Willie Nelson's 1973 gospel album, The Troublemaker. Jerry Garcia later in life The Grateful Dead was an American rock band, which was formed in 1965 in San Francisco from the remnants of another band, Mother McCrees Uptown Jug Champions. ... Willie Nelson performing at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California. ...

About a Mover: 1980s

In 1983, Sahm and Meyers signed with the Swedish Sonet label, and made several extensive European tours that revitalized their careers. The single "Meet Me In Stockholm" from their Midnight Sun LP went platinum and was one of the biggest selling records ever in Scandinavia. After an accident in 1985 Doug moved to Canada and then returned to Texas in 1988.

A Texas Tornado: 1990s

In 1990 Sahm formed Tex-Mex supergroup the Texas Tornados with Freddy Fender, Augie Meyers and Flaco Jimenez. The group recorded four albums and received a Grammy. Texas Tornados are a Tejano band. ... Freddy Fender Freddy Fender (June 4, 1937 – October 14, 2006), born Baldemar Huerta in San Benito, Texas, USA, was a Mexican-American Tejano, country, and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados. ... Flaco Jimenez is a Tejano musician from San Antonio, New Mexico. ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music...

Sahm also appears on the Uncle Tupelo album "Anodyne" on the song "Give Back the Key to my Heart." "Anodyne" was released in 1993.

Sahm recorded a Grammy-winning solo album, The Last Real Texas Blues Band and recorded with yet another new formation of the Sir Douglas Quintet for SDQ '98.

Sahm died of a heart attack in his sleep in a motel room in Taos, New Mexico on November 18, 1999.

A posthumous album, The Return of Wayne Douglas, was released in 2000.

Selected discography

Solo albums

• 1973 - Doug Sahm and Band (Atlantic)
• 1973 - Texas Tornado (Atlantic)
• 1974 - Groover's Paradise (Collectors' Choice)
• 1976 - Texas Rock for Country Rollers (Edsel)
• 1980 - Hell of a Spell (Takoma)
• 1988 - Back to the 'Dillo (Edsel)
• 1988 - Live (Bear Tracks)
• 1989 - Juke Box Music (Antone's)
• 1989 - The Return of the Formerly Brothers (Rykodisc)
• 1994 - The Last Real Texas Blues Band (Discovery)
• 1998 - SDQ '98 (Watermelon)
• 2000 - The Return of Wayne Douglas (Tornado)

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Solo compilations

• 1979 - Sir Doug: Way Back When He Was Just Doug Sahm (Harlem Hitparade)
• 1981 - Sir Douglas: His First Recordings (Charly)
• 1986 - Texas (Road Runner)
• 1992 - The Best of Doug Sahm's Atlantic Sessions (Rhino)
• 1995 - Get on Up (Collectables)
• 1995 - His Early Years (Collectables)
• 2000 - San Antonio Rock: The Harlem Recordings 1957-1961 (Norton)
• 2000 - In the Beginning (Aim)
• 2001 - Son of San Antonio: The Roots of Sir Douglas (Music Club)
• 2003 - The Genuine Texas Groover (Rhino Handmade)
• 2004 - Complete Atlantic Recordings (Rhino)
• 2004 - He's About a Groover: An Essential Collection (Fuel 2000)

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See also

• Sir Douglas Quintet
• Texas Tornados

Sir Douglas Quintet was a rock band active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. ... Texas Tornados are a Tejano band. ...

References

(1): Brown, Andrew. liner notes from Doug Sahm: San Antonio Rock: the Harlem Recordings 1957-1961. Norton Records CED-274, 2000.

External links

• Official site - includes discography
• Doug Sahm at the All Music Guide
• http://www.geocities.com/shakin_stacks/dougsahm.txt