Comments on: Freddy Fender has incurable cancer

By: Lizzy

Lizzy — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 22:05:43 +0000

I was sorry to hear we’d lost Freddy Fender. I remember how much I enjoyed listening to him when I was a kid in Texas. I still love listening to him, but it just adds a touch oh melancholy when you know he’s gone. There aren’t many of the greats I grew up with left.

I really enjoyed hearing a little bit about how he was to work and live around. It was interesting. Thank you for the story!

By: Geoff Skellon

Geoff Skellon — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:02:31 +0000

That should read aol.com sorry

By: Geoff Skellon

Geoff Skellon — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:01:34 +0000

Can anyone help? I was given a cassette by a friend many years ago which had the Freddy Fender song ‘If you’re ever in Texas’. The cassette was stolen from my car and I cannot find the song on any of the recording lists. I would love to hear it again. Feel free to mail me on gskellon@ao.com if you can help.

By: Joan

Joan — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:01:14 +0000

ASLAND ,I AM SO GLAD YOU SAID FREDDY JR IS NOT HIS SON ,THANKS ,I AM THRU WITH HIM,,,,,,,,,,,,I THINK IT IS DISGUSTING FREDDY HAD TO GO TO PRISON FOR 2 CIGARETS MADE FROM A PLANT GOD MADE,,,,,,,,,,THAT WAS AN INJUSTICE ,I AM GLAD GOV JIMMY DAVIS HAD SENSE ENOUGH TO LET HIM OUT,IT SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO BE SAID HE WAS AN EX CON ,I THINK WE WERE VERY WRONG TO PUT HIM IN THERE WHEN WE MAKE ALCHOL + IT IS LEGAL .GOD DIDNT MAKE WHISKY ,BEER OR A LOT OF OTHER JUNK .HE GAVE US THE FRUIT OF THE VINE ,GRAPES TO USE + STORE THE JUICE ,HOWEVER THE DIDNT HAVE GLASS AS WE DO TODAY ,+ HE SAID IN HIS WORD ‘LOOK NOT ON THE WINE WHEN IT WAS RED,AS IT WOULD EFFECXT A PERSON,AND SAYS ‘NO DRUNKARD SHALL EBTER INTO HEAVEN,BUT HE TOLD ONE OF THE APOSTLES ,TIMOTHY ‘TO DRINK A LITTLE WINE FOR THE STOMACHS SAKE ,UNDOUBTEDLY IT HAS GERM KILLING PROPERTIES WHEN THEY HAD NO PURE CLEAN WATER TO DRINK AS WE ARE BLESSED.YES ,THE SINGER RUNS THE SONGGG,HE DID IT RIGHT,I HATE TO HEAR SOMEONE SING A SONG BY THE BOOK ,NO EMPHASIS ON ANY PART,THEN QUIT,ESPECIALLY IN CHURCH,I AM A SOLO ,+ CERTAINLY FOLLOW THE LEADING OG THE LORD + DO IT WITH GREAT FEELING,AS FREDDY DID ,I JUST FOUND ANOTHER VIDEO OF HIM ON ‘FARM AID ‘PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF HIS DAUGHTER HAS HIS BOOK OUT thanks jo

By: askland

askland — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:13:00 +0000

Well – I keep these comments intact because people that visit my forums know that I support free speech – although I am uncomfortable with this topic as it involves friends of mine. For the record, No, I did not have my “China gig” when I declined the Freddy Fender Jr. gig – and now I regret a bit even having posted such a personal bit of information.

So I’ll just say that if people want to bag on Freddy Fender Jr. – please do it at another location. This original post was about Freddy Fender; he was not a perfect man, but in my opinion he was a good man. No one can take that away. He touched so many lives.

To those of us that played in his band we share a love for him that is very hard to explain – other musicians that have been on the road with artists may understand; we were like a family. Not perfect, not always loving – but we were a family.

If people want to continue to remember Freddy in various ways then my hat’s off to them. Losing Freddy was very painful. I remember when I heard the news I had to do a church service that morning and it was very difficult – the congregation was very understanding and actually did a moment of silence for him. A moment of silence for an ex drug addict and convict – a man that touched so many people’s lives.

Freddy was very real. And those of us that played in his band, although each of us had musical experience that could run circles around Freddy’s musicianship – we were always in awe of his charisma and his ability to hold an audience. That is something you can’t learn in college – and Freddy had it.

You want to comment about the real Freddy Fender – please post. Otherwise please find other locations to comment on side topics.

By: chris jurado

chris jurado — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:55:56 +0000

Conrad you declined because you were already doing the China thing. yes Vangie sued Jr. but lost because he had his name changed legally in California superior court 2 years before Freddy died. Listen Mr Tanakai or whatever your name is for real! But I have heard and worked with Charlie Rich Jr aka Allan Rich and he doesnt sound anything like Charlie Rich! his show is boring as well, You people expect the Jr ‘s to be clones of the real deals and they can’t be. Freddy always told us when he was alive “If you guys can make a living off my name after i’m dead go ahead” But you opinion is just that your opinion and opinions are like A__ __ holes we all have one! only your is bigger!! get alife!! we work an awful lot so show must have some value. We are at least trying to keep his music alive who else is???

By: askland

askland — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:18:24 +0000

Mr. Hoshimi Tenkai,

I will censor myself because I have former bandmates that play with the Freddy Fender Jr. group. I’ll just say that yes, I agree that the real Freddy Fender had a wonderful charisma. I played keyboards for Freddy Fender for 9 years and it was a wonderful experience to work with him. When I was contacted to play in the tribute group I declined. I want to retain my memories of Freddy as he was. He was a very good man in my opinion and I really miss him.

By: Mr. Hoshimi Tenkai

Mr. Hoshimi Tenkai — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:30:04 +0000

FREDDY IS GONE BUT THIS FAKE FREDDY FENDER,JUNIOR IS A RIP OFF. HE CAN’T SING, HE HAS NO ENERGY, HE IS SLOW, BUMBLING, VERY BORING AND SINGS FLAT. A TOTAL KNOCK OFF AND DISAPPOINTMENT. HE WAS SUED BY FREDDY’S WIFE ANGIE – HE’S A NICE GUY BUT COMPARING HIM TO FREDDY, HE IS JUST WALLPAPER AND FLAT OUT SUCKS. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. WHEN PEOPLE WATCH HIS SHOW, THEY ARE VERY QUIET AS THOUGH THEY CAN’T BELIEVE THEIR EYES – THE LIGHTS ARE ON BUT NO ONE IS HOME. AVOID THIS GUY LIKE THE PLAGUE. WHEN CORNERED HE ADMITS HE IS NOT FREDDY’S SON BUT ITS OBVIOUS IF YOU CHANGE YOUR NAME TO FREDDY FENDER JR, IT IS YOUR INTENT TO DEFRAUD. PUKE!!!!! AND OH YES, HIS BAND CONTAINS MEMBERS FROM FREDDY’S PREVIOUS GROUP AND I REALLY DON’T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN LET THIS DULLARD DUNCE FRONT THE GROUP WHEN THEY SAW THE GRAND CHARISMA OF THE GREAT BALDEMAR HUERTA HIMSELF. SORRY BUT THE TRUTH IS THE TRUTH. TENKAI, MUSICAL DIRECTOR PROMOTER.

By: Twyla

Twyla — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:04:51 +0000

I believe the cagrette company’s need to be sued every day for this death sentance.

When you smoke , its a death sentance.

By: chris jurado

chris jurado — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:24:47 +0000

Conrad! working with a guy who had his name changed legally to Freddy Fender Jr. he has a Cd out of the songs we use to play in the show! its pretty good stuff! I have booked a few shows for him, and doing a big show in Dec at Torrance Performing Arts Center, with Chris Montez, and Tierra, would love to have you in the back up band if you are available.
email me….. TC

Chris