Álvaro Urquijo (born 22 June 1962) is a Spanish guitarist and singer-songwriter who is known as one of the founding members of the pop rock group, Los Secretos.

Álvaro Urquijo
A full color picture of Urquijo holding a yellow electric guitar. He wears a black cap, white shirt, and blue jeans.
Álvaro Urquijo performing in 2007.
Background information
Born (1962-06-22) 22 June 1962 (age 61)
Madrid, Spain
GenresPop rock
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, guitarist, singer
Years active1980–present
LabelsPolydor, Producciones Twins, Dro

He founded Los Secretos with his brothers Javier and Enrique Urquijo in 1980.[1]

Discography edit

With Los Secretos edit

  • Tos (1978)
  • Los Secretos EP (1980)
  • Los Secretos (1981)
  • Todo siguel igual (1982)
  • Algo más (1983)
  • Lo mejor (1985)
  • El primer cruce (1986)
  • Continuará (1987)
  • Directo (1988)
  • La calle del olvido (1990)
  • Adiós tristeza (1991)
  • Cambio de planes (1993)
  • Ojos de gata (1994)
  • Dos caras distintas (1996)
  • La historia de Los Secretos y CD de grandes éxtios(1996)
  • CD Grandes éxitos II (1999)
  • A tu lado (2000)

Solo career edit

  • Álvaro Urquijo (1998)

Contribution with Taxi (2008) edit

In 2008, he was featured on Gibraltarian band Taxi's latest single, Quiero Un Camino.

References edit

  1. ^ Bonacich, Drago. "Biography: Los Secretos". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 May 2010.