Whatever Happened To Freddy Fender

What Ever Happened to Freddy Fender?

Freddy Fender, the iconic voice behind hits like "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights," captured hearts with his blend of Tejano, country, and rock ‘n’ roll. But what happened to the man behind the music? In this video, we take a deep dive into Freddy Fender’s remarkable life, charting his rise to stardom, personal struggles, and lasting legacy in the music world.

From his early days as Baldemar Huerta to his Grammy-winning success with the Texas Tornados and Los Super Seven, discover the story of a trailblazer who brought Latin sounds to the forefront of mainstream music.

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[codzy]

us indigenous australians love him still do hes huge with us i remember my mum had the album in 75 wasted days an wasted nights when we have parties bar b ques get together freddie fenders on our playlist for sure rip freddy mum dad greetings from australia ☺🪃🦘🥀🌹💐🖤🧡❤👍

[jtoo]

Fender is a legend in Country Music. RIP

[MacPakinga]

Still playing his music 4eva rip Freddy fender ❤ Wasted day's and wasted nights 🎸 from new Zealand 🌎🎸

[LouisaMKnief]

In 70's i was just a kid singing Freddy's songs in my elementary school talent shows. I got the best applause for Before the next teardrop falls.
I still play his music, bringing back great memories i my 60s.😊

[elizabethwilliston]

When Freddie came out with the song Before the next teardrop falls I fell in love with that song it was and still is a beautiful song. His music was all beautiful. His cross over music was absolutely beautiful I love them all. May he forever RIP. HIS MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOREVER

[victormorales]

I saw Freddy Fender live, right b4 his death a few years ago, he sang every song great, however, he wasn't too agile, joked with the crowd, flirted with the young girls.
What an honor it was to have witnessed such a great performance by a true music legend.
R.I.P. Freddy.

[jesseorona]

English Radio Stations would not play His Music under name Baldermar Huerta, so He change His name to Freddy Fender..Spend time in Angola Prison for Marijuana Joints..Freddy grew up in a Fierce Racial Discrimination Environment..Very Humble Man, a Chicano legend..

[austinteutsch]

Baldamer Huerta from San Diego, Texas. Touched fame in 1959 with Wasted Days And Wasted Nights and then managed to survive the fame and money, lose it all and then rise again in 1975 with "Till The Next Teardrop Falls.". Good singer and died too soon.

[edwinrivera-jk]

Rip. I was a fan. Blessings to his family.

[hvillarreal]

Thank you Freddy fender for leaving all the memories and beautiful music 🎶 for us to remember you. Thank you and may you rest in heaven's arms.

[almareyes]

Thank you for there is letting us know the story of Freddy Fender. He had a great voice, and thank God. Enjoy his music. Here's 2 San Benito. N, the great rally, anybody can do it. We just gotta keep. I feed down and keep going forward. Great great talent the rio Grande valley.
Has god bless you

[chrispena]

He and Linda Rondstant were my parents favorite singers

[joeamartinez]

True texas legend, the original brown sound!

[shadysadie]

Loved Freddy! My Dad had all his 8 track’s and we used to listen to him all the time. RIP- Freddy 🙏🏼

[mariellemartin]

My daughter had bought me one of his CDs just days before he passed away in 2006, which I still play today. R.I.P. Mr. Fender. You are missed.

[RickaramaTrama-lcys]

Great Job remembering Freddy and as an old man I lived through his journey of Country Music and enjoyed his songs very much as my job let me listen to the radio at least 8
hours a day and he was always featured on the Country Stations I listened to. Thanks for putting this tribute video out for all of us who enjoyed his music. Liked and Subbed~!!

[stevegonzalez]

Love his music and sing his songs one of my musical idols

[GivenFly]

From my hometown of San Benito, everyone has a story about him….glad he was able to live his dream!

[trishmeshell]

Excellent music. Loved Freddy Fender….He’s big in Texas

[coronavmartinez]

My mom used to call him Freddy bumper.r.i.p.