Description: (Texas-based Tejano country singer who sang the 1970s singles "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights.")
Freddy Fender, an influential American Tejano singer-songwriter, was known for blending country, rock, swamp pop, and Tex-Mex in his versatile musical style. He started his career in the 1950s, performing Spanish-language rock and roll for Tejano audiences. Fender gained mainstream success in 1975 with the crossover hit "Before the Next Teardrop Falls," topping both the pop and country charts. His subsequent country hits, including "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights," "Secret Love," and "You'll Lose a Good Thing," solidified his position as a prominent figure in the music industry.