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Doug Sahm

Age: 58

versatile musician who was considered the granddaddy of Texas rock and country music. He was best known for his organ-driven Tex-Mex tunes. His most recent band, the Texas Tornados, won a Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American performance.

Died: Taos, N.M. , November 18, 1999

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