Jorge González (musician)
Jorge Humberto González Ríos (born 6 December 1964) is a Chilean singer-songwriter and producer, best known for being the leader, vocalist, songwriter and bass player of the post-punk band Los Prisioneros, considered by some to be among the most important south-american bands of all time.
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| Born | Jorge Humberto González Ríos 6 December 1964 Santiago, Chile |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer |
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| Origin | Santiago, Chile |
| Genres | pop rock, new wave, alternative rock, synth pop, folk rock, punk rock, post-punk, ska, electronic |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass guitar, guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1982 – present |
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González rose to fame in the early 1980s when he formed Los Prisioneros with friends Claudio Narea and Miguel Tapia. The band quickly gained popularity for their socially conscious lyrics and energetic performances, blending punk, new wave, ska and pop influences, with the band becoming a symbol of resistance during Chile's military dictatorship. Los Prisioneros had recorded four studio albums before disbanding in 1992, where González would begin a solo career, with five albums to date. Los Prisioneros would reunite for two more studio albums in 2001 before disbanding yet again in 2006.
After the fact, González formed with his wife the musical duo Los Updates in 2007, only to disband in 2011 after an extensive European tour. He would resume his solo career, when in February 2015, he collapsed mid-tour due to a cerebral vascular accident. After finishing his fifth solo album, he would announce his retirement from live performances in 2016 and spend the next few years recovering before releasing his sixth studio album in 2018.