Al Hurricane Quotes

1936–2017 United States

Al Hurricane born Alberto Nelson Sanchez (July 10, 1936 – October 22, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter, dubbed "The Godfather" of New Mexico music.

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Random Al Hurricane quote

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From many of his concerts and public appearances.

I'd like to thank all of you for being here, gracias. You don't know how much it means to me. Gracias.

Believe it or not, sometimes when I go on stage, I still get butterflies.

Local Legends" on the CBS Early Show (2011)

It's New Mexico-style. But, it's not -- I don't want to call it "traditional". We can do traditional songs, but you got to be "modern" in what you do.

Local Legends" on the CBS Early Show (2011)

My mom picked the name "Al Hurricane", because I used to knock things over as a kid and it stuck to me. So I took it as my professional name.

Local Legends" on the CBS Early Show (2011)

I love Albuquerque. I've always loved it, and i just couldn't leave it. I don't know if it sounds right, but I think people love that, I'm not going to turn my back on them. I want to be here.

Local Legends" on the CBS Early Show (2011)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Al Hurricane (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.