ABBA
Sign in to saveABBA ( ) (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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- ABBA in 1974; from left: Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad, Agnetha Fältskog, and Björn Ulvaeus
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- Stockholm, Sweden
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- Benny Andersson Agnetha Fältskog Anni-Frid Lyngstad Björn Ulvaeus
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43 sectionsContents
- 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
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.
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.
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