Remembering the amigo Freddy Fender October 14th on this day Freddy Fender, the legendary Mexican American Tejano, country and rock and roll musician, left an unforgettable mark on music and culture. Best known for his 1975 hits “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” and “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights,” his warm voice and heartfelt delivery touched listeners everywhere. Born Baldemar Huerta in San Benito, Texas, he blended country, Tejano and rock to create a sound that was uniquely his. Beyond his so