"Augie Meyers' signature sound came from using the Vox organ, a smaller, reedier-sounding instrument than the richer-sounding Hammond B-3 organ used by more bands. The Beatles approached Meyers to ask how he got his distinctive sound out of the instrument."
"Meyers' bandmate in the Sir Douglas Quintet was guitar prodigy and singer Doug Sahm. Their biggest hits were 'She's About A Mover' and 'Mendocino.' The group broke up in 1972."
"In 1989, Meyers and Sahm formed the Grammy Award-winning band the Texas Tornados with Freddy Fender and Flaco Jimenez. Their hits include '(Hey Baby) Que Paso?' and 'Soy De San Luis.'"
Augie Meyers, a key figure in Tex-Mex music, passed away recently. He was known for his distinctive sound using the Vox organ, which set him apart from other musicians. Meyers was part of the Sir Douglas Quintet, formed during the British invasion, and later co-founded the Grammy-winning Texas Tornados. His collaborations included work with notable artists like Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. Meyers' contributions helped elevate Tex-Mex music beyond regional boundaries, making it widely appealing.
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