We always had a guitar at home, but it wasn't until I was 14 when I picked it up myself when my father handed me these sheets of music of the Beatles and some other classics. That's where I learned all the chords and learned how to play and sing at the same time. Jose Gonzalez beatleschordclassic share on social
I think I've become more aware of aging in the last couple of years because of friends dying of cancer or friends' parents dying and myself - I'm still healthy, but I'm aging, and that's something that I think about more, even though I shouldn't be too concerned. Jose Gonzalez agingawarecancer share on social
It was a big surprise when I started to get attention in Sweden, going from biochemistry studies to touring and living from music only. There were a couple of years while I went to university when I was OK with thinking of music as just a nice recreation. Jose Gonzalez attentionbigbiochemistry share on social
I speak Swedish, it's my first language. Of course, growing up with Latin American parents from Argentina, I also have some other influences from other cultures. But Sweden is where I feel the most at home. Jose Gonzalez americanargentinaculture share on social
I grew up with a strong Spanish influence. I tried to learn flamenco when I was younger. But it's like my teacher said: 'It takes a lifetime to learn flamenco.' Jose Gonzalez flamencogrowinfluence Change image and share on social
Ever since I released my first album, I've tried not to use minor chords as the main element in songs. The way I sing is too melancholic. Jose Gonzalez albumchordelement Change image and share on social
I don't want to be too harsh, but there's very little evidence for 'intelligent design' or any sort of creator. Jose Gonzalez creatordesignevidence Change image and share on social
When your hair is rising, that's when you know it's a good song - that's happened to me with some artists and some songs, John Lennon songs or when Nina Simone sings. It's great to make those moments yourself. Jose Gonzalez artistgoodgreat share on social
I started playing the guitar when I was 14. I'm not superstitious about guitars, but I do need strings to be old because that's part of my sound, and I don't like steel strings. Jose Gonzalez guitarpartplay Change image and share on social
I listened to all the Misfits albums growing up and Red Hot Chili Peppers, too. Jose Gonzalez albumchiligrow Change image and share on social
