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Freddie Brown (musician)

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Freddie Brown
Birth nameAlfredo E. Brown
Born(1940-12-04)December 4, 1940
Winston, New Mexico, US
OriginNew Mexico
DiedApril 30, 2002(2002-04-30) (aged 61)
Phoenix, Arizona, US
GenresNew Mexico music, Country, Latin music, Western, Rock
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar

Alfredo "Freddie" Brown (December 4, 1940 – April 30, 2002) was an American singer-songwriter, known for his contributions to New Mexico music and his ability to seamlessly switch between country music and Spanish music.[1][2][3]

Biography

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Alfredo "Freddie" Brown was born in Winston, New Mexico, to Alfred C. Brown and Mary Brown.[4] His sons, Bo Brown and AB, continue to perform music; Bo Brown is a New Mexico musician, and AB is an R&B musician.[2]

Discography

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Albums

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  • El Versatil
  • El Sensacional
  • Borracho Perdido
  • From: All Of Me

Compilations

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  • The Immortal Freddie Brown
  • His Life Story
  • His Heart & Soul
  • Recuerdos De Freddie Brown Vol. 1
  • Recuerdos De Freddie Brown Vol. 1

References

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  1. ^ "Freddie Brown". Defenders of Freedom Radio. April 30, 2002. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Bo Brown Country". Bo Brown Country. Archived from the original on August 28, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  3. ^ Tatum, C. (2013). Encyclopedia of Latino Culture: From Calaveras to Quinceaneras [3 Volumes]: From Calaveras to QuinceaĂąeras. Cultures of the American Mosaic. ABC-CLIO. p. 887. ISBN 978-1-4408-0099-3. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  4. ^ Alfredo E. Brown (Headstone and Obituary). Santa Fe National Cemetery.