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”.
instruments played
Guitar
Vocals
Also Known As
El Bebop Kid, Scotty Wayne
Associated Acts
Los Super Seven, Texas Tornados, Joe Reyes, Michael Morales
Birth Name
Baldemar Garza Huerta
Genres
Tejano, country, rock, swamp pop
Labels
MCA, ABC, Arista, Reprise
Occupations
Singer, guitarist
Website
Years Active
1957 2005
Name
Freddy Fender
Nationality
United States of America, Mexico