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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 63)
Madrid, Spain
Genres Pop rock
Occupation(s) Musician, composer, guitarist, singer
Years active 1980–present
Labels Polydor, Producciones Twins, Dro
Associated acts Los Secretos

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

He started the band Los Secretos in 1980. He formed the group with his brothers, Javier and Enrique Urquijo.

Music Albums

Álvaro Urquijo has released many albums throughout his career. Most of his work has been with his band, Los Secretos. He has also released one solo album.

With Los Secretos

Los Secretos have released many successful albums over the years. Here are some of their most notable works:

  • 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 Work

Álvaro Urquijo also released an album on his own:

  • Álvaro Urquijo (1998)

Working with Other Artists

In 2008, Álvaro Urquijo collaborated with the band Taxi. He was featured on their song, Quiero Un Camino.

See also

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