Javier Teixidor (b. Madrid, 1960) is a Spanish guitarist/composer who started his musical career in 1977 with Mermelada (previously known as Mermelada de Lentejas - 'Lentils jam') a band that played a mixture of Rhythm & Blues and Rock’n’Roll. They released six albums and became a great influence over other bands: “Coge el tren” or “Soy así” became great hits.
From 1999 he started to record as J. Teixi Band (with
Emilio Galiacho, from
Los Elegantes), with a bigger soul influence in his songs.