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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.
Jun 30, 2008 · This performance, recorded October 14, 1975, came after Doug had temporarily retired the Sir Douglas name, but features original member Augie Meyer along with musical compadres Martin Steitle...
Nov 29, 1999 · Douglas Wayne Sahm, singer: born San Antonio, Texas 6 November 1941; married (two sons, one daughter); died Taos, New Mexico 18 November 1999. "I'M A part of Willie Nelson's world and at the...
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.
The discography of Doug Sahm started in 1955 with the release of "A Real American Joe" on Sarg Records. Sahm fronted three bands early in his career: The Pharaohs, The Dell-Kings and The Markays. He released the song "Crazy Daisy" (1959), and he had a local hit in San Antonio, Texas with "Why Why Why" (1960) on Renner Records.
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. .
Biography. Doug Sahm and the Sir Douglas Quintet: A Brief History. By Joseph Levy. Douglas Wayne Sahm was born November 6, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas. Considered to be a prodigy on steel-guitar, mandolin, and fiddle, he made his radio debut at age five singing "Teardrops In My Heart" on station KMAC in San Antonio.
