1937 - 2006
Freddy Fender American Musician
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Freddy Fender dating history
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Freddy Fender was previously married to Vangie Fender (1957 - 2006).
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American Musician Freddy Fender was born Baldemar Garza Huerta on 4th June, 1937 in San Benito, Texas, USA and passed away on 14th Oct 2006 Corpus Christi, Texas, USA aged 69. He is most remembered for Before the Next Teardrop Falls. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
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Relationship Statistics
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Married | 1 |
50 years, 2 months
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Total | 1 |
50 years, 2 months
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Details
First Name |
Freddy
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Last Name |
Fender
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Full Name at Birth |
Baldemar Garza Huerta
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Alternative Name |
El Bebop Kid, Scotty Wayne
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Birthday |
4th June, 1937
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Birthplace |
San Benito, Texas, USA
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Died |
14th October, 2006
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Place of Death |
Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
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Cause of Death |
Lung Cancer
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Height |
5' 10" (178 cm)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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Nationality |
American
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University |
Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX
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Occupation Text |
Musician
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Occupation |
Musician
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Claim to Fame |
Before the Next Teardrop Falls
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Music Genre (Text) |
Tejano, Country, Rock, Swamp pop
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Music Genre |
Country
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Year(s) Active |
1957–2005
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Music Style |
Cajun, Tex-Mex, International, Latin, Mexican Traditions, North American Traditions, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll, Traditional Country, Country-Pop, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Roots Rock
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Music Mood |
Earnest, Organic, Rollicking, Bittersweet, Intimate, Earthy, Gentle, Reflective, Amiable/Good-Natured, Rowdy, Boisterous, Sentimental, Passionate, Freewheeling
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Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar
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Record Label |
MCA, ABC, Arista, Reprise
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Associated Acts |
Los Super Seven, Texas Tornados
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Official Websites |
http://www.freddyfender.com/
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Freddy 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".