But on the day it happened -- Feb. 26, 1995 -- it was just a lucky break for a longtime fan.
I had attended Selena's previous RodeoHouston concerts in 1993 and 1994, two of the more than a dozen times I saw her perform in Houston. Tejano singers are road dogs, returning to the same cities and venues multiple times a year. It helped Selena cultivate a robust grassroots following. One weekend, she was at a small club that held 300 people. The next time, it was an outdoor festival. RodeoHouston was the pinnacle, a stage fit for a star that showcased her full potential and star power.