Julian Laxton was a South African guitarist with a career spanning back to the sixties.

He made a name for himself in bands like Mel, Mel & Julian, the experimental and psychedelic Freedom's Children, Hawk (37), and his own Julian Laxton Band. Other than being a prolific producer and engineer for artists like Rabbitt, Stingray, Margaret Singana, Mango Groove, and Lucky Dube, Mr. Laxton also kept the bill collectors at bay by scoring many film/TV themes, jingles, and playing on the live circuit in Johannesburg. He passed away on 9. September 2023.