Quique González

Quique González was born in Madrid in 1973. He started writing songs early, influenced by figures like Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. His first album, 'Salitre 48,' came out in 2001, followed by records like 'Kamikazes enamorados' and 'La noche americana.' He's kept a steady pace since, with albums appearing every few years through 2018's 'Las palabras vividas.'

His band has included Luis Martín on drums, Pablo Fernández on bass, Carlos Requejo on guitar, and Ricky Falkner on keyboards. Songs like 'Fito,' 'Suave Es La Noche,' and 'Tarde De Perros' are part of his catalog. The track 'Aunque Tú No Lo Sepas,' from 2003, got attention and has been covered by other artists, including Leiva and Julieta Venegas.

González writes about relationships and everyday scenes, often with a plainspoken delivery. His lyrics can touch on social observation, which has sometimes drawn discussion. He works in a vein of Spanish rock that leans on straightforward storytelling rather than grand production.