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Doug Sahm

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American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (1941-1999)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1941 to 1999 · aged 58
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Douglas Wayne Sahm was an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from San Antonio, Texas. He is regarded as a key Tex-Mex music and Texan Music performer.

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High school portrait of Sahm, circa 1958High school portrait of Sahm, circa 1958The Sir Douglas Quintet in 1965 (Sahm to the right)The Sir Douglas Quintet in 1965 (Sahm to the right)Sahm recording for Atlantic Records in 1972Sahm recording for Atlantic Records in 1972Sign marking "Doug Sahm Hill" with The Independent building seen in the backgroundSign marking "Doug Sahm Hill" with The Independent building seen in the background

Awards 1

2002Americana Music Association President's Award

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About this person

Douglas Wayne Sahm was an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from San Antonio, Texas. He is regarded as a key Tex-Mex music and Texan Music performer. San Antonio's conjunto and blues and later the hippie scene of San Francisco helped create his blend of music, with which he found success performing in 1970s Austin, Texas.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 1999 · aged 58
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10 languages

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