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San Antonio Music Legend Augie Meyers, Co-Founder of Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados, Dies at 85
Augie Meyers, influential in Tejano and American music, died peacefully at 85; his band the Texas Tornadoes won a Grammy and three nominations.
- On Monday, Meyers' family confirmed in a Facebook post that he died peacefully in his sleep at 85.
- Beginning in San Antonio bands, Meyers' partnerships led to the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados, influencing Tex-Mex and Texas rock, Meyers said.
- His signature Vox organ anchored hits like 'She's About a Mover', 'Mendocino', and 'Nuevo Laredo', and he released 23 solo albums with three Grammy nominations.
- The family said a public memorial service will be announced soon and thanked friends and fans for their prayers in the Facebook post confirming Meyers' passing.
- As a member of the Texas Tornados, Meyers worked with Bob Dylan and others, with his Vox on Dylan's album, passing peacefully at 85.
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