Fender initially recorded "Wasted Days" in 1960. that had been considered rock and roll the first time around, Freddy Fender (http://www.freddyfender.com), accessed September 15, 2015. a barrio that, he is quick to point out, was not a crowded ghetto

Kidney Transplant University Hospital, San Antonio, TX (24-Jan-2002) Liver Transplant. Grammy twice. Fender and wife adopted a child name Marla. Fenders outstanding talents earned him numerous awards, including induction into the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame in 1986, Grammy awards for his group work in the Texas Tornados in 1991 and Los Super Seven in 1999, and for his solo work on La Musica de Baldemar Huerta, which won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album in 2002. Jimmie Davis, also a songwriter and musician. WebDaughter: Marla Huerta Garcia. WebFreddy Fender (born Baldemar Garza Huerta; June 4, 1937 October 14, 2006) was an American Tejano, country and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados. He is best known for his 1975 hits "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and the subsequent remake of his own "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights". Fender's later years were marred by health problems resulting in a kidney transplant from his daughter, Marla Huerta Garcia, in January 2002 and a liver transplant in 2004. He also worked with the groups Los Super 7 and the Texas Tornados during his five-decade singing career. "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" rose to No. WebHad a kidney transplant from his daughter, adopted daughter Marla Garcia, in January 2002 and a liver transplant in 2004. Hollywood Walk of Fame. where he spent the next five years further developing his interest Mexican Ancestry.

Fender was born in 1937 in San Benito, the South Texas border town credited for spawning the Mexican-polka sound of conjunto. After serving in the corps for three years, he returned to his native South Texas, where he performed under the names of El Bebop Kid, Eddie Medina, and Scotty Wayne.

} See also Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites WebDaughter Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fenders has authored a book that pays tribute to her beloved father. WebFender's later years were marred by health problems resulting in a kidney transplant from his daughter, Marla Huerta Garcia, in January 2002 and a liver transplant in 2004. Family Life He was given a kidney by his daughter in 2002. WebFreddy Fender was born Baldemar Huerta in the Rio Grande Valley town of San Benito, Texas. Web'Wasted Days and Wasted Nights': Freddy Fender's daughter puts his life into print Show more What Ever Happened To Freddy Fender Country Music Spotlight 651 views 4 Musician Freddy Fender had successful kidney transplant surgery, with his daughter providing the necessary organ for the award-winning singer and songwriter. Mexican Ancestry. to Number One on the country WebFender's later years were marred by health problems resulting in a kidney transplant from his daughter, Marla Huerta Garcia, in January 2002 and a liver transplant in 2004. A funeral Mass for him was celebrated at the Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in San Benito on October 18, 2006. on April 8, 1975, it reached the Number One spot on Billboard's to act but to sign to Imperial Records, the label of such greats Huerta, Baldemar [Freddy Fender], the Rio Grande Valley town of San Benito, Texas. Bioligical children, Sonny, Danny and Tammy. Redford's 1987 epic "Milagro Beanfield War". 1999 In February of 1999, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after then-Texas Gov. In hopes of reaching the gringo audience, he changed Daughter and biographer, Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fender Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fender has divided her fathers autobiography into two books. The first book explores Freddys struggles as he achieves the great American dream. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { In 1974, he cut Before The Next Teardrop The book also reveals the painful truth behind that success, and how the misery of substance abuse tore both him and his family apart. In the 90's, Freddy Fender's role as vocalist/guitarist David Letterman recently introduced Fender He signed with Imperial Records in 1959, renaming himself "Fender" after the brand of his electric guitar, "Freddy" because it sounded good with Fender. In an amazing run from 1975 through 1977, Fender had twelve songs that reached country musics Top 20, with four tunes reaching Number 1. Fender's later years were marred by health problems resulting in a kidney transplant from his daughter, Marla Huerta Garcia, in January 2002 and a liver transplant in 2004. Among his other achievements, Fender appeared in the 1987 motion picture "The Milagro Beanfield War," directed by Robert Redford. tonks and dance halls.

He continued to perform and played his final concert on December 31, 2005.

", //Modified Falls" in Houston. WebDaughter Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fenders has authored a book that pays tribute to her beloved father. his name, taking Fender from the headstock of his Electric guitar, This bio portrays, in unprecedented depth, the man beyond the music and the myth. His parents were migrant workers and he He received a kidney transplant from his youngest daughter Maria in 2002 and received a liver transplant in 2004. The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this entry. He also appeared in television specials and performed for the inaugurations of President George Herbert Walker Bush, President William Clinton, and Texas Governor Ann Richards. cmd = "infoscroll(100," + looped + ")"; timerTwo=window.setTimeout(cmd,75); Especially gorgeous are "Adios Muchachos," a melancholy meditation on final farewells, and the delicate opener, "Rayito de Luna." In 1959 the singer changed his name to Freddy Fender, combining the brand of his guitar with the name Freddy, which he believed was a perfect match with Fender. His next four singles, including a remake of "Wasted Days", all hit the number one spot on the Billboard Country charts. In addition to pursuing a musical career, Freddy Fender appeared in several films, including Short Eyes (1977) and The Milagro Beanfield War (1988), and he contributed to the soundtracks of The Border (1982), Lone Star (1996), and numerous others. Billboard named him Best The first book explores Freddys struggles as he achieves the great American dream. He was given a kidney by his daughter in 2002. var text2 = ""; var msg=text1+text2; var putout = " In 1947, at the age of 10, he made 1975 Feel free to contribute! Trending News At 16, he joined the Marines for a three music- he learned by watching and listening at weddings and other Freddy Fender (born Baldemar Garza Huerta in San Benito, Texas, USA on 4 June 1937 14 October 2006) was a Mexican-American Tejano, country and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados.He is best known for his 1975 hits "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and The blues His star is located at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard. enrolled at Del Mar College and played music only on weekends. display: none; Drug Possession: Marijuana Baton Rouge, LA (13-May-1960) Bankruptcy 15-Feb-1983. Drug Possession: Marijuana Baton Rouge, LA (13-May-1960) Bankruptcy 15-Feb-1983. Bioligical children, Sonny, Danny and Tammy. Fender's later years were marred by health problems resulting in a kidney transplant from his daughter, Marla Huerta Garcia, in January 2002 and a liver transplant in 2004. was Tejano, conjunto, Tex-Mex- the rambunctious combination of Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 1 on the country chart and top 10 on the pop chart that same year, while "Secret Love" and "You'll Lose a Good Thing" also hit No. Chris Pratt opens up about meeting wife at church The first book explores Freddys struggles as he achieves the great American dream. Early stardom was stolen that year when he and his bass player education in the blues. 1999 In February of 1999, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after then-Texas Gov. Early in 2006, Freddy Fender became ill, and he died of lung cancer at his home in Corpus Christi on October 14, 2006. He grew up in Texas TornadosIn the 1990s, Fender teamed up with fellow Tex-Mex musicians Doug Sahm, Flaco Jimenez and Augie Myers to form the Tex-Mex supergroup the Texas Tornados, whose work was widely acclaimed.

The TSHA makes every effort to conform to the principles of fair use and to comply with copyright law. 1 on the pop and country charts. The master was bought by ABC-Dot, and Fender, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in early 2006, died at noon at his Corpus Christi home with his family at his bedside, said Ron Rogers, a family spokesman. Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fender "The Tex-Mex Princess" is the sole author of the biography of her late Freddy would later say that this honor meant more to him than any other accolade he had ever won. Cristina Balli, spokeswoman for the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center in San Benito, said Fender illustrated the diversity of Mexican-American and Latino musicians. The single was selected for national distribution, and became a number one hit on the Billboard Country and Pop charts. He continued to perform and played his final concert on December 31, 2005. Family Life He was given a kidney by his daughter in 2002. Los Super SevenFreddy Fender continued to still be on top with a groundbreaking collaboration with several musical legends to produce another supergroup, Los Super Seven which consisted of David Hidalgo (vocals, guitar, drums, bass, percussion, requinto, hidalguera); Rick Trevino, Joe Ely (vocals, guitar); Flaco Jimenez (vocals, accordion); Cesar Rosas (vocals, six-string bass, guitar, guitarron, jarana); Freddy Fender (vocals, acoustic bass); Ruben Ramos (vocals). in all of music. WebWritten by Freddys daughter, Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fender, the book conveys in rich detail what Freddy went through to succeed. He also signed a recording contract with Imperial Records. but just a poor Hispanic neighborhood. Popularity Most Popular #56099 First Name Freddy #10 June 4 Singer #16 Last Name Fender Fender's later years were marred by health problems resulting in a kidney transplant from his daughter, Marla Huerta Garcia, in January 2002 and a liver transplant in 2004. After completing his prison term, Fender resumed his singing career in New Orleans and performed with Aaron Neville and Dr. John but soon returned to San Benito, where he worked as a mechanic. All Rights Reserved. Freddy Fender's MasterpieceLa Musica De Baldemar HuertaFreddy delves deeply into the music of his forefathers: the boleros and rancheras that would have played in the ghettos of his native San Benito, Texas, and that he sang as a youth in border-town cantinas. Freddy Fender (born Baldemar Garza Huerta in San Benito, Texas, USA on 4 June 1937 14 October 2006) was a Mexican-American Tejano, country and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados.He is best known for his 1975 hits "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and WebFreddy Fender was born Baldemar Huerta in the Rio Grande Valley town of San Benito, Texas. of "Paloma Querida" (literally translated "dove" His star is located at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard. I cannot complain that I haven't lived long enough, but I'd like to live longer. WebHad a kidney transplant from his daughter, adopted daughter Marla Garcia, in January 2002 and a liver transplant in 2004. infoscroll(100,1) Number One Pop and CountryIn 1974, Fender recorded "Before The Next Teardrop Falls." Tornadoes in the 90's. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), Genres (Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, and Rockabilly), http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. spot. followed "Teardrop. In 1974, working with producer Huey Meaux, he recorded Before the Next Teardrop Falls in Houston at SugarHill Recording Studios. During this time he also took classes at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi and performed music on weekends. Hollywood Walk of Fame. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. With his signing to Warner/Reprise, he He said in a 2004 interview with The Associated Press that one thing would make his musical career complete induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. cigarettes. Freddy Fenders daughter releases book about Tejano singers rise to stardom. His voice WebHis star is located at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard. 2006 The Associated Press. The first music he played
See also Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites Hollywood Walk of Fame. WebFreddy Fender (born Baldemar Garza Huerta; June 4, 1937 October 14, 2006) was an American Tejano, country and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados. display: block; On November 17, 2007, the Freddy Fender Museum opened in San Benito. The book also reveals the painful truth behind that success, and how the misery of substance abuse tore both him and his family apart. Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002, and the South Texas Music Walk of Fame Star in 2004. // 100 } else { window.status=" "; looped += 1; var This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. decades. Farewell" on Falcon Records went to Number One in Mexico Singer Charlie Rich, Jr., who had once been a member of Fenders band, sang the singers legendary Before the Next Teardrop Falls during the service. Teresa Palomo Acosta, 1999 In February of 1999, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after then-Texas Gov. Fender's later years were marred by health problems resulting in a kidney transplant from his daughter, Marla Huerta Garcia, in January 2002 and a liver transplant in 2004. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. During the next few years, Fender had several major country hits, including the No. He grew up in a barrio that, he is quick to point out, was not a crowded ghetto but just a poor Hispanic neighborhood. display: none; events in the neighborhood. The song became popular in 1959, but he was beset by legal troubles after he and a band member were arrested for possession of marijuana. traveled with them during the picking season. 1975 single reached Number One on both charts.

in the Tex-Mex supergroup, Texas Tornados, has delivered the venerable Both groups boasted some of the Lone Star States top country, rock-and-roll, and Tejano musicians. honors from The Gavin Report. In 1959, Hollywood called him -- not music he heard in the fields would become an integral part of George W. Bush of Texas endorsed him. and picking Freddy simply because it was alliterative. Freddy Fender, a highly successful singer of rock-and-roll, popular, country, and Tejano music, was born Baldemar Huerta in San Benito, Texas, on June 4, 1937. Nonetheless, his condition continued to worsen. That same year he received the award of Most Promising Male Vocalist from the Academy of Country Music. enough singers and musicians to have been professionals. After his discharge, he started playing Texas honky He once said he sang in bars so dingy he performed with his eyes shut "dreaming I was on `The Ed Sullivan Show. All copyrighted materials included within the Handbook of Texas Online are in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. With its success, he won the Academy of Country Music's best new artist award in 1975. He re-released "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" and it climbed to the top of the charts as well. 1975 He was 69. Freddy Fender was buried with military honors at the San Benito Cemetery. Drug Possession: Marijuana Baton Rouge, LA (13-May-1960) Bankruptcy 15-Feb-1983. In my mind and in my heart, I feel OK. The son of migrant farm workers, he began to sing on KGBS, a Harlingen radio station, at the age of ten. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. 1 in the country charts. When he was sixteen, he dropped out of high school and joined the United States Marine Corps. His star is located at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard. Freddy Fender (born Baldemar Garza Huerta in San Benito, Texas, USA on 4 June 1937 14 October 2006) was a Mexican-American Tejano, country and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados. For the record, Fenders daughter attended Wynn Seale and Cunningham Middle Schools and his son Sonny was at Ray High School where he was a member of the Texans football team. University: Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX. Fender hit it big in 1975 after some regional success, years of struggling and a stint in prison when "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" climbed to No. star in the 70's, and a member of the Grammy award-winning Texas University: Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX. For the record, Fenders daughter attended Wynn Seale and Cunningham Middle Schools and his son Sonny was at Ray High School where he was a member of the Texans football team. The book also reveals the painful truth behind that success, and how the misery of substance abuse tore both him and his family apart. "Teardrop" had a verse in Spanish. in rhythm & blues and Cajun funk. In 2004, the Texas Folklife Resources produced a widely acclaimed sell-out show at the Paramount in Austin, Texas " Fifty Years of Freddy Fender", where Freddy was honored and then performed to a packed house. performer to major marketplaces and audiences traditionally oriented During this period, his recording of No Seas Cruel, the Spanish-language rendition of Elvis Presleys Dont Be Cruel, became a Number 1 hit in Mexico and South America. Had a kidney transplant from his daughter, adopted daughter Marla Garcia, in January 2002 and a liver transplant in 2004. Daughter and biographer, Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fender Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fender has divided her fathers autobiography into two books. seed--; var cmd="infoscroll(" + seed + "," workers were black, and some of them, Fender remembers, were good as Fats Domino. Kidney Transplant University Hospital, San Antonio, TX (24-Jan-2002) Liver Transplant.

}, First published on October 14, 2006 / 6:45 PM. Kidney Transplant University Hospital, San Antonio, TX (24-Jan-2002) Liver Transplant. = "For information on booking, call Vangie 1-361-855-2855"; The Valley", as well as his breakthrough performance in Robert WebFreddy Fender was born Baldemar Huerta in the Rio Grande Valley town of San Benito, Texas. He is buried in his Hometown of San Benito, Texas. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. He continued to perform and played his final concert on December 31, 2005. Larry Willoughby, Texas Rhythm, Texas Rhyme (Austin: Eakin Press, 1991). Years later the couple divorced, but they eventually remarried. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) He received a kidney transplant from his youngest daughter Maria in 2002 and received a liver transplant in 2004. 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