Pablo Benegas

If you listen to La Oreja de Van Gogh and are left with the clean sound of the guitars, that melodic air that envelops the vocals, it's very likely that you're hearing the work of Pablo Benegas. He's not just the guitarist who held the rhythmic foundation of the group since its formation in 1996, but the one who shaped much of its sonic essence: the riffs that stick in the memory, the progressions that seem inevitable, and that way of building songs where the melody flows effortlessly. His guitar isn't just an accompaniment; it's another character in each track, something that's noticeable even in albums where he isn't the lead vocalist but remains the thread that holds the pieces together.

In October 2025, when the group announced a reunion tour with the original vocalist, Amaia Montero, Benegas made it clear he wouldn't participate in that phase. It wasn't a definitive farewell, but a gesture that marked a key moment: after decades at the forefront, he decided to step back from what was once his most visible project. That said, he didn't abandon the music world—far from it; he simply shifted his focus, leaving behind the massive stage to explore other creative paths.