Javier Solís

Javier Solís
Solís in 1966
Born
Gabriel Siria Levario

(1931-09-04)4 September 1931
Died19 April 1966(1966-04-19) (aged 34)
Mexico City, Mexico
Burial placePanteón Jardín, Mexico City
Other names
  • El Rey del Bolero Ranchero
  • Javier Luquín
  • La Voz de Terciopelo
  • El Señor de Sombras
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Musical career
GenresMariachi
Instruments
  • Voice
  • guitar
Years active1950–1966
Signature

Gabriel Siria Levario (4 September 1931 – 19 April 1966), known professionally as Javier Solís, was a Mexican singer and actor. He specialized in the musical genres of bolero and ranchera. His 1965 album Sombras has been ranked by critics at No. 106 on their list of the greatest Latin albums of all time.