BREAKING NEWS
New Mexico music legend Al Hurricane Jr. dies
'El Godson' of New Mexico music was 66
Music icon Al Hurricane Jr., 鈥淓l Godson鈥� of New Mexico music and son of Al Hurricane, has died. He was 66.
The news was announced by the Sanchez family on Hurricane鈥檚 Facebook page on Tuesday night.
鈥淚t is with a heavy heart that the Sanchez family shares the devastating and untimely passing of Al Hurricane, Jr.,鈥� the post said.
鈥淗e was a New Mexican music legend to all, but to us he was an amazing father, grandfather, sibling, son, and friend. We truly appreciate all the prayers & support. We respectfully ask for privacy as we mourn as a family.鈥�
Born Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr. in sa国际传媒官网网页入口 on Oct. 30, 1959, Hurricane was known as a state icon.
New Mexicans across the Land of Enchantment have taken to social media in reaction to the news.
In a post on its Facebook page, the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 Isotopes called Hurricane 鈥渙ne of the most influential voices in New Mexico music and our community, he was also a close member of our Isotopes family.鈥�
Musician Jerry Dean posted, 鈥淢y heart is truly broken.鈥�
The City of Belen stated 鈥�(that it) is deeply saddened by the passing of New Mexico music legend Al Hurricane Jr. His music, talent, and passion helped shape and preserve the rich cultural identity that makes New Mexico so unique. Throughout his career, he helped carry forward a proud musical legacy, bringing people together through songs that celebrated the traditions, language, and spirit of New Mexico.鈥�
Hurricane was scheduled to perform at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden on July 30 as part of the Route 66 centennial celebration.
