ABBA

Also known as Festfolket, Agnetha, Benny, Björn & Anni-Frid

ABBA ( ) (often stylised as A𐤡BA) were a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. They are among the most renowned and commercially successful musical groups in history.

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ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by four members: Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. They became one of the most famous and commercially successful musical groups in history.

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Musical artist.name: ABBA
Musical artist.image: ABBA - TopPop 1974 5.png
Musical artist.landscape: yes
Musical artist.caption: ABBA in 1974; from left: Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad, Agnetha Fältskog, and Björn Ulvaeus
Musical artist.origin: Stockholm, Sweden
Musical artist.awards: Full list
Musical artist.past_members: Benny Andersson Agnetha Fältskog Anni-Frid Lyngstad Björn Ulvaeus

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Contents

History
1958–1970: Before ABBA
Member origins and collaboration
First live performance and the start of "Festfolket"
First record together "Hej, gamle man"
1970–1973: Forming the group
First hit as Björn, Benny, Agnetha and Anni-Frid
"Ring Ring"
Official naming
Official logo
1973–1976: Breakthrough
Eurovision Song Contest 1974
Post-Eurovision
1976–1981: Superstardom
''Greatest Hits'' and ''Arrival''
European and Australian tour
''ABBA: The Album''
Polar Music Studio formation
North American and European tours
Progression
1981–1982: ''The Visitors'' and later performances
Later recording sessions
Later performances
Break and reunion
Resurgence of public interest
2016–2024: Reunion, ''Voyage'', and ABBAtars
Artistry
Recording process
Fashion, style, videos, advertising campaigns
Political use of ABBA's music
Success in the United States
Members
Discography
Tours
Awards and nominations
Documentaries
See also
References
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
Further reading
External links

In , ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest for with their song "Waterloo". In 2005, "Waterloo" was chosen as the best song in the competition's history during its 50th anniversary celebration. During their peak, ABBA comprised two married couples: Fältskog and Ulvaeus, and Lyngstad and Andersson. As their fame grew, their personal lives suffered, leading to the dissolution of both marriages. These relationship changes were reflected in the group's later music, which featured darker and more introspective lyrics.