Al Hurricane Jr.

Al Hurricane Jr.
Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane Jr
Background information
Birth nameAlberto Nelson Sanchez Jr.
Born (1959-10-30) October 30, 1959
Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
OriginNew Mexico
GenresNew Mexico music, Latin music, rock music, Norteño, Ranchera, Country Western, rock and roll, rockabilly, Corrido, Cumbia
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar (Gibson 335, piano, trumpet
Years active1971–present
LabelsHurricane Records, Atlantis Records, EMI Capitol, Discos Musart

Al Hurricane Jr. (born Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr. on October 30, 1959) is an American singer-songwriter. He is known as "El Godson" of New Mexico music, a nickname which was inherited from his father Al Hurricane, who is considered "The Godfather" of New Mexico music. He has long been his father's protégé, he has created numerous solo albums, and has contributed songs such as "Flor De Las Flores" to New Mexico's unique style of Spanish music.