Trivia

Lead vocalist, songwriter, bassist and co-founder of the band Los Prisioneros.

Was classmates with Claudio Narea and Miguel Tapia at high school.

Older brother of Marco González and Zaida González.

He studied music at University of Chile.

2008: Their 3 albums (as Los Prisioneros) at Rolling Stone Chile's Top 50 albums of Chilean Music: "La voz de los '80" #3, "Corazones" #9 and "Pateando piedras" #15.

Romantically linked with Claudio Narea's wife Claudia Carvajal. Some songs on Los Prisioneros's album "Corazones" are about their break-up.

Began a relationship with Jacqueline Fresard in 1984. They married on 7 December 1986, but separated in 1988.

Became a father for the 1st time at age 27 when his (now ex) girlfriend Paola Fara gave birth to their son Antonino González in 1992.

Was in a relationship with Verónica Vega (1994-1998).

Entered a drug rehabilitation center in Cuba during the late 90.

Was in a relationship with Carola del Río (1998-2000).

Became a father for the 2nd time at age 36 when his (now ex-2nd wife) girlfriend Loreto Otero gave birth to their son Leonardo González in October 2001.

Lived in USA, Mexico, Spain and Germany.

Ex-husband of Loreto Otero (2000-2010). They have a son together.

(February 7, 2015) González suffered a cerebral infarction after his performance in Nacimiento, Chile.

Stepfather of Loreto Otero's sons Ignacio Cortines and Nicolás Cortines.

Was in a relationship with Daniela Valenzuela (2014-2015).

Mentioned in the song "González, Tapia y Narea" by Mario Rojas y Grupo Chile.

Mentioned in the song "2, 3, 4, 5, 6" by Teleradio Donoso.

Is portrayed by Mauro Vaca in Miguel San Miguel (2012).

Is portrayed by Michael Silva in Sudamerican Rockers (2014).

The singer Pedropiedra dedicated the song "La balada de J. González" for him.

The singer Gonzalo Yañez wrote the song "La cura" for him.

Former member of the groups: Gonzalo Martínez (1997), Los Dioses (1998) and Los Updates (2006-2011).

2018: His song 'Tren al sur' (as Los Prisioneros) ranked #19 on Rolling Stone's Top 50 Greatest Latin Pop Songs.